About the role

The life of an Electronics Technician in the School of Engineering at The University of Glasgow.

You will be part of a team of around 8 Electronics technicians in the School of Engineering. We all have different Electronics related skills and specialities. Duties change depending on the time of year.

During term-time (October - March) our priority is student teaching related work. We are responsible for preparing and setting up timetabled teaching laboratory classes. We need to make sure that all required equipment is available, working correctly and consumables are provided. Planning for this in advance is essential. Normally we are not expected to teach the course material, but we need to have sufficient knowledge to assist and advise if equipment is providing unexpected results. Later in the teaching season (February - March) students will be working on projects, both individually and as part of teams. Our Electronics technical staff will be asked to manufacture Printed Circuit Boards and to provide advice and assistance for most aspects of their project work.

Sadly, we don't get the long holidays that the students enjoy!

During non-teaching time (April - September) we spend most of our time supporting research work around the School of Engineering. This can include 'design and build' work where we take the requirement and produce a finished product for a research programme. The Electronics team has a wide range of skills and regularly works with small signal analogue electronics, digital electronics, microcontroller systems, low power high voltage systems and larger systems using several kW of 3 phase power. We also design, prototype and build teaching laboratory equipment for new and changed courses in the coming year.

We will regularly be asked to provide advice about Electronic and Electrical questions and repair laboratory equipment from around the campus.

This is a rewarding and interesting early career technical post with inhouse and external training development opportunities in electrical and electronics engineering.

Job Purpose 

To be part of the team providing high quality Electronics & Electrical technical support for research and teaching activities in the James Watt School of Engineering at the University of Glasgow.

The Electronics Services Team is a part of the Technical Service provision of around 50 staff providing specialist Electronic, Electrical, Electro-mechanical and Software expertise. Our Technical Service Divisions support world class engineering research projects, teaching activities and commercial contract work contributing to the strategic objectives of the James Watt School of Engineering.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1.To aid with the design, construction, development and repair of electronic, electro-mechanical and computer-controlled instruments and equipment.

2. Use CAD software for electronic and electrical systems to aid design, development and construction of electronic equipment, including fabrication of printed circuit boards (PCBs).

3. Assist with the planning and preparation of scheduled undergraduate teaching laboratories. Ensure that all required materials and equipment are available and functional. Provide guidance, explanation and demonstration of how to operate laboratory equipment as required.

4. To diagnose and repair faults on electronic and related equipment used in research and teaching laboratories within the School.

5. To assist with the provision of advice and solutions to electronic and electrical queries from students and staff in the School and wider University.

6. To carry out required duties in a professional and safe manner in compliance with local and legal safety requirements.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

A1  Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the necessary knowledge and skills in a similar role. OR Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 5 or 6 (National 5 or 6, Scottish Vocational Qualification level 2 or 3) or equivalent, and experience of personal development in a similar role

A2 Good knowledge of electronics theory and practice

A3 Good knowledge of analogue and digital electronic circuit design and analysis

A4 Knowledge of embedded system programming and control software

A5 Knowledge of relevant health and safety policies and procedures

Desirable 

B1 Knowledge of Electronic & PCB CAD tools such as Cadence, Altium, Eagle, Kicad etc.

B2 Knowledge of software simulation of electronic circuits

B3 Knowledge of data logging and process control systems

Skills 

Essential 

C1 Knowledge of analogue and digital electronic circuit design

C2 Knowledge of the safe and accurate use of electrical test and measuring equipment

C3 Ability to construct Electronic & Electrical equipment that is safe to use

C4 Knowledge of electronic fault finding and problem solving

C5 Good verbal and written communication skills

C6 Good interpersonal skills, working independently and as part of a team

C7 Good working knowledge of widely used business software such as Office365

Desirable

D1 Ability to program in Labview, C, Java, Python or similar language

D2 Good skills assembling and fabricating Printed Circuit Boards by hand

D3 Ability to use Electronic design software

Experience 

Essential

E1 Sufficient relevant experience to be able to demonstrate relevant competencies as required for this level of specialist technical post

E2 Experience of making Electronic and/or Electrical equipment

E3 Experience in using electronic test and measurement equipment

E4 Experience of providing advice to others with varying levels of competence in the field of electronics

E5 Experience of safe working practices when making and repairing Electronic and Electrical equipment

Desirable

F1 Experience of constructing and finishing bespoke electronic equipment

F2 Experience of programming and using popular microcontroller systems (eg Arduino, Raspberry Pi)

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 4, £23,881 - £26,338 per annum.

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and open ended (permanent).

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We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity

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Closing Date: 10 April 2025 at 23:45