Research Technician

South Kensington Campus - On site only

Summary 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Research technician to join the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The department is part of the Faculty of Engineering and consists of approximately 750 undergraduate and postgraduate students and 200 staff. 

This post involves supporting the experimental and simulation research work of the Department. Fulfilling a wide and varied range of tasks for researcher staff within the department, with hands-on input to research projects ranging from robotics to circuit fabrication to software configuration. The post-holder will be expected to have relevant general experience and training will be provided for the specific needs of the role. 

The department has several research themes; the post-holder will have knowledge and experience relevant to at least one and possibly more of those themes

Key Responsibilities 

General responsibilities: 

• Monitor and maintain standard laboratory inventory including instruments and their calibration.
• Support good health and safety practices including;
• Lab inductions for new users,
• Monitoring and maintaining documentation,
• Reviewing / inspecting lab status and observing conduct.
• Support the Department's technical team in:
• Training and support for hardware design (staff and post-graduate students),
• Monitoring use in labs of low voltage
• Assemble, test and characterise electronic circuits and systems.
• Train and support postgraduate students and research associates in;
• Construction of experimental systems through PCB design,
• Assembly and characterisation of PCB designs.

 Specialist responsibilities in one or more of the following:

• Operate and support researchers in the use of specialist equipment including;
• PCB assembly (SMT rework, reflow oven, pick and place)
• Wire bonder
• Laser cutter
• 3D printers
• Microscopy
• Software Defined Radios and USRPs
• Design, assemble, and install robotic systems, interfaces to sensors, and perform maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and software faults in robots and interfaced sensors and actuators, such as cameras, LiDARs, and motors, and associated networking infrastructure.
• Support power-hardware-in-the-loop experimentation through:
• Maintaining and operating Opal-RT simulation platform and power amplifier,
• Assisting in constructing simulation models in Hypersim, ePhasor or similar,
• Supporting operation of microgrid testing facilities of the Maurice Hancock Laboratory including its connection panels, configuration software and instrumentation.

Essential Requirements

Candidates/post holders will be expected to demonstrate the following:

• Educated to MSc level (or equivalent demonstrated experience) in electrical and electronic engineering or closely related field
• Independent design of electronic systems such as circuits, sensors, or simulation models
• Design, construction and testing of electronic circuits
• Use of wire-bonders, laser cutters, 3D printers
• Health and safety practices relevant to electrical laboratories
• Knowledge of cutting-edge electronic or electrical technology in one or more speciality
• Strong communication skills, including experience of working in team
• Experience of personal time management in a work environment
• Ability to work independently with general guidance

Further Details

This is a Full Time and Open ended role based at the South Kensington Campus

Apply online via the above ‘Apply’ button.

Closing Date: 21^st July 2024

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