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We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.\nClosing Date: 27 October 2026\nThe Role\nWe are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Electronics Technician to support practical teaching and laboratory activities across the School of Engineering’s electronic laboratories.\nWorking as part of a skilled technical team, you will support taught modules, student projects, and research activities while contributing to the development of new laboratory experiments and facilities.\nYou will be involved in a wide range of student-led projects and research initiatives involving:\nAnalogue and digital circuits, including troubleshooting and fault finding\nPrinted circuit board (PCB) design, prototyping and assembly\nAC/DC low-voltage motor drive systems\nMicrocontroller based systems (Microchip PIC, Arduino, and Raspberry Pi) including embedded programming\n3D-printing and basic CAD design for prototype components\nYou will design, demonstrate, operate and maintain specialist electronic equipment, ensuring all work is carried out safely and effectively. You will also instruct and guide students in the use of laboratory equipment and processes, including oscilloscopes, power supplies, signal generators, data acquisition systems, and microcontroller platforms.\nTo be successful in this role, you should have substantial practical experience in an electronics environment, ideally within a teaching workshop or laboratory. You should also have demonstrable knowledge of analogue and digital electronics, PCB design, and electronic systems.\nWe actively support ongoing professional development and provide opportunities to develop skills in new hardware and software technologies.\nOur School offers a supportive and collaborative working environment, flexible working arrangements, and an excellent benefits package, including up to 42 days holiday per year (30 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 3 additional closure days over Christmas) alongside a generous pension scheme.\nIf you are passionate about electronics, enjoy supporting students and practical learning, and want to contribute to the future of engineering education, we would love to hear from you.\nHow to Apply:\nWe strongly encourage prospective applicants to make an informal enquiry before applying and would welcome the opportunity for an informal online Teams discussion about the role.\nPlease complete the online application form uploading your CV and a brief statement detailing how you meet the essential and desirable knowledge, skills, and experience requirements.\nPlease contact Stephen Robson, Technical Operations Manager, at \nto arrange a discussion.\nKey Accountabilities\nSupport teaching activities by preparing laboratories and demonstrating practical techniques, equipment operation, and safety procedures, ensuring students gain hands-on experience and understanding of electronic engineering principles\nDesign, develop, and construct specialised electronic circuits and equipment for teaching and research purposes, providing technical guidance on modern hardware and embedded programming platforms\nProduce electronic schematic diagrams and PCB layouts using CAD software, and manufacture, assemble, and test experimental equipment to support teaching and research activities\nSet up, maintain, calibrate, and PAT test laboratory equipment, ensuring laboratories remain safe, organised, and fully operational\nManage consumables and component stock within laboratory and workshop stores, and maintain the School’s equipment asset register\nPromote safe working practices by supporting risk assessments, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and laboratory safety processes across all facilities\nWork collaboratively with the Technical Team Leader to support the day-to-day operation of designated teaching and research laboratories, including housekeeping, health and safety inspections, and maintaining up-to-date documentation\nUndertake any other duties appropriate to the grade and nature of the role\nThe Person - Knowledge Skills and Experience:\nEssential Technical Knowledge and Skills:\nStrong knowledge of the design, maintenance, servicing, and repair of electronic equipment and circuits\nExperience programming embedded microcontrollers in C/C++ (e.g. Microchip PIC, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar platforms)\nFamiliarity with PCB design software (ideally Altium Designer or equivalent)\nExperience using electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, and laboratory power supplies\nPractical experience of PCB assembly, including through-hole and SMD soldering, rework, and fault diagnosis\nEssential Practical Experience:\nRelevant experience within a technical or electronics-based role\nHands-on practical experience within a workshop or laboratory environment\nExperience supporting teaching laboratories, student projects, or practical technical activities\nEssential Professional Skills:\nStrong technical problem-solving and fault-finding abilities\nGood understanding of Health and Safety procedures within a laboratory or workshop environment\nAbility to contribute to the design and specification of practical electronics activities and experiments\nExcellent communication, organisational, and teamwork skills\nQualifications\nHigher National Certificate (HNC) in Electronic or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent Level 4 qualification), or significant relevant technical experience\nNewcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.\nWe are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.\nAt Newcastle University we hold a GoldAthena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. 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