Laboratory Technician - Electrical/Electronics

Role Description

Department

The University of York has established the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology which formally launched on 1 August 2022. We bring physicists and engineers together to push the frontiers of knowledge, foster innovation and meet the grand challenges facing society. Our aim is to develop new technologies that work for the public good, in an environment where everyone can thrive. 

As a School, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to our culture and we strive to provide a working environment which allows all staff and students to contribute fully, to flourish, and to excel. We aim to ensure that there is a supportive and egalitarian culture at all levels and across all staff groups and offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, campus facilities and services to support staff from different backgrounds. Physics is proud to hold Juno Champion, and Athena Swan silver awards. Engineering is similarly proud of their Athena Swan bronze award. These awards recognise our commitment to creating a fully inclusive and supportive environment in which staff and students can thrive. We aim to inspire young people to engage with science and engineering through our outreach work. 

 "You will be part of a small team that will run, maintain and develop the laboratory support. Your team will be

part of a larger multi-discipline technical team that spans the whole of Engineering, and you will work closely

with colleagues from this larger team as well as colleagues from the School and other departments."

Role

The role will be directed by the lead Electrical Specialist to operate the Rotational Machines Laboratory and Renewable Energy Electrical Laboratory. These laboratories have recently been established and contain £500k of the latest 3 phase didactic training systems, solar power collection, grid tied battery system and intelligent car charging system and associated electric vehicle. You will assist in the production and maintenance of the documentation covering the equipment and its operation including health and safety. You will be familiar with the role of an Electrically Authorised Person and Electrically Competent Person and be willing and able to undertake the role of Electrically Competent Person by completing training and qualification within the employment probation period.

You will be part of a small team that will also provide direct support to a mixture of laboratories within the larger facility including Fluids and Thermodynamics, Materials and Mechanics, Electronics and CAD/CAM.

Located in the Heslington West Campus, the team will facilitate the design, development, construction, modification and repairs to a wide variety of standard and specialised equipment. Work undertaken by the team is diverse and includes Schematic capture and PCB layout, 3D CAD modelling, 3D printing, repair and maintenance of existing equipment, providing advice on electrical/electronic issues.

You will also undertake appropriate administrative activities as delegated by the Technical Operations Manager. The post is part of a larger team of technical staff supporting the Department. 

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

You will have:

• HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent in appropriate science discipline or appropriate experience
• RSciTech/EngTech, or willingness to work towards, or equivalent professional registration
• Relevant theoretical knowledge in electrical/electronic engineering
• Knowledge and ability to implement practical techniques used in electrical and electronic engineering
• A broad understanding of the detail of BS7671:2018 and initial and periodic testing
• Ability to perform complex technical tasks to a consistent high standard with attention to detail
• UK Driving Licence 

Interview date: 20 March 2023

For informal enquiries: please contact Andy White on (andy.white@york.ac.uk) or contact PET HR on (pet-hr@york.ac.uk)

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive  – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. 

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork