"Senior Engineering Technician"

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The Role

The Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to join the School of Engineering. Working as part of a technical team, you will join the Driving the Electric Revolution Industrialisation Centre (DER-IC) at Newcastle University and play a key role in supporting the UK's Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD) supply chain.

You will ensure the safe and effective operation of facilities, assisting users with equipment, experimental design, safety, and technical procedures, while also contributing to research and development projects that meet industrial and academic requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to support SOE and DER's mission to accelerate innovative manufacturing technologies and drive growth in the UK's electrification capabilities.

The role will provide support for academic colleagues, research staff and students with technical advice to successfully progress research and teaching projects. Under the direction of the Technical Team Leader for your designated area, you will support other technical staff within the team in maintaining all aspects of operations such as Health & Safety and estate management. You will also provide expertise in the maintenance and operation of an array of analytical instrumentation and equipment used for both research and teaching activities.

You will also liaise with academic and research staff and industry partners as well as other end users, supporting the translation from research to industrialisation for the development of projects.

Informal enquiries can be made to Jay Bartlett - Head of Technical Services or Lucie Oxley, DER - Head of Centre Operations, School of Engineering.