Electronics Teaching Support Technician

About the role

We’re seeking a hard working Electronics Teaching Support Technician to join a team of multi skilled technicians providing high quality support for the teaching programme within the Department and the Faculty of Engineering and Design.

Skills provided by the team include:

• The use, commissioning and configuration of electronic test systems
• Electronic and electrical circuit design, testing and construction,
• Electrical safety testing and inspection (PAT)
• Design, support and maintenance of electronic systems used in teaching laboratory rigs

The team are responsible for ensuring a safe environment for students and colleagues and also contribute to the teaching and supervision of undergraduates during laboratory sessions and project activities.

Within this role you will:

• Provide inductions and training to staff and students in the safe use and basic operation of equipment
• Prepare materials/equipment for teaching & research activities
• Provide technical support for experimental & project work, including undergraduate projects.
• Take part in communities of practice (either formally constituted or otherwise) relevant to your area(s) of expertise
• Carry out further duties as appropriate or instructed within area of support

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in a relevant workshop, laboratory or research environment
• Relevant GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications
• Experience with safe working practices
• The ability to communicate with a broad range of audiences
• The ability to work effectively alone as well as in a team

An apprenticeship, BTEC HNC or C&G in electronics engineering or a related subject would be an advantage.

Further information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact either Chris Carey, Technical Manager, at c.r.carey@bath.ac.uk or 01225383650 or Judith Brown, Technical Supervisor, at jb2144@bath.ac.uk or 01225387765.

The University of Bath, voted 'Best Campus University' in 2014, is set amongst green fields overlooking the world-heritage city of Bath - with the city centre only 1 mile from campus. On-site you will find all the local amenities you could ask for including shops, restaurants, cafes, banks & the world-class Sports Training Village. It is an innovative, successful & rewarding place to work & develop your career. Other benefits include a generous leave entitlement, pension schemes and a wide range of learning & development opportunities and various staff benefits.

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