Electronics Technician

Job detailsPosted 28 October 2025 Salary Grade 6: £33,951 - £37,694 per annum End date 03 December 2025 LocationGlasgow Job Type Technical And Specialist Reference185533 Expiry 03 December 2025 at 23:45Job DescriptionJob PurposeTo provide high quality Electronics & Electrical engineering technical advice and support for research and teaching in the James Watt School of Engineering (JWSE), College of Science & Engineering using detailed knowledge and understanding of electronics, electro-mechanical technologies and engineering applications software expertise.To interpret the needs of research staff and students and provide appropriate technical assistance and guidance allowing research and teaching objectives to be met. The post will support world class research projects and teaching activities, contributing to the strategic objectives of the University.Main Duties And Responsibilities To design, construct and/or develop electronic, electrical, electro-mechanical and computer-controlled instruments and equipment utilising a wide range of specialist skills and techniques to support teaching and research activities in the JWSE. To diagnose faults and carry out routine maintenance and repairs on a wide range of sophisticated portable and fixed electronic and related equipment used in research and teaching laboratories across the JWSE always working to safe and professional standards. To provide expert technical advice and propose technical solutions in the field of electronics and/or electrical engineering for undergraduate, post graduate students, researchers and teaching staff across the JSWE. To engage with training initiatives and supervise apprentices and/or work placements as required in line with a school objective to encourage skills transfer and development. Keep up to date with developments in relevant research/technical areas and within electronics electrical engineering advancements, to ensure contribution to research and teaching goals is optimised. Where relevant, make informed decisions and offer expert advice on purchasing of capital equipment and consumables following consultation with appropriate colleagues. May undertake complex data analysis, identifying trends, problems or anomalies, and present findings clearly to research group and/or to wider audiences via presentations or within appropriate research publications. Be responsible as part of a team, for the day-to-day management of and compliance with relevant Health and Safety, including risk assessments. Where relevant, keep up to date with developments or legal changes relevant to the work of the teaching laboratory or research group and advise and train group members as appropriate. Report any potential issues to the academics, technical services manager, Safety representatives and relevant internal or external bodies timeously. Work collaboratively with others, including within the wider College of Science and Engineering and where relevant with external contacts, to enhance the delivery of the research and teaching aims and support the broader strategic aims of the University. Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team meetings/discussions and contribute to the wider College/School/Group activities as required, including the Technician Commitment key themes, https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/technicians/Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills And ExperienceKnowledge and QualificationsEssential:A1 Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake 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 8 [Scottish Vocational Qualification Level 4, Higher National Diploma (HND)]A2 Demonstrable knowledge of a range of electronics and/or power electronics theory and practical applicationA3 Demonstrable knowledge of electronic circuit design and analysis techniquesA4 Good knowledge of diagnosing electronic faults and effecting repairsA5 Detailed knowledge of relevant health and safety protocols and proceduresA6 Good knowledge of 3-phase power systems and applicationsDesirable:B1 Good working knowledge of PCB design tools; Cadence, Altium, KiCAD, Eagle or other relevant packageB2 Knowledge of software simulation of electronic circuitsB3 Knowledge of process control and data loggingSkillsEssential:C1 Expert skills in analogue and digital electronic circuit design and analysisC2 Expert in the use of electrical test and measuring equipmentC3 Highly skilled in through-hole and surface mount PCB design and buildC4 Good mechanical skills and able to assemble small mechanical systemsC5 Excellent electronic fault diagnosis and problem-solving skillsC6 Excellent verbal and written communication skillsC7 Able to work independently and operate as part of a teamDesirable:D1 Able to program in Lab-view, C, Python or other programming language. Able to program using Hardware Description Language (HDL’s)ExperienceEssential:E1 Must be able to demonstrate relevant competencies as required for this level of specialist technical postE2 Experience of providing technical support with 4 years’ work experience, 2 in a relevant/similar technical role, or 5-6 years relevant work experienceE3 Experience of advising/training students and/or other staff on technical mattersE4 Experience of setting up experimental apparatus and optimising systemsE5 Experience of establishing and abiding by laboratory safe working practicesDesirable:F1 Experienced in programming Microcontrollers and embedded systemsF2 Some supervisory experienceTerms and ConditionsSalary will be Grade 6, £33,951 - £37,694 per annum.This post is full time (35 hours per week) and open ended (permanent).The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.As a valued member of our team, you can expect:1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.3 A flexible approach to working.4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.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/.We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.Closing Date: 3 December 2025