At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide day-to-day electronics support and perform fault diagnosis and repairs.
- Company: Join the Physics Department at Lancaster University, known for its strong international reputation.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus university closure days and access to a pension scheme.
- Other info: This position is exclusively for current employees of Lancaster University.
- Why this job: Be part of a team committed to diversity and professional development in a research environment.
- Qualifications: Proven track record in servicing and modifying sophisticated electronic equipment; CAD design skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We require an experienced electronics technician to join our small team of technicians based in the Physics Department electronics workshop facility.
About You
- Be responsible for day‑to‑day electronics support in a teaching and research environment.
- Have good communication skills, be able to plan your workload and work using your own initiative, often to short deadlines.
- Have a proven track record in fault diagnosis, repairs, maintenance, servicing and modification of a wide range of specialised and sophisticated electronic/electrical equipment.
- Be competent in design and development using CAD software for circuit and PCB design and construction of specialised electronic circuitry using conventional through‑hole and surface mount technology (SMT).
Please note: This job is only available to current employees of Lancaster University.
Benefits
- Generous holiday entitlement – 25 days annual leave plus university closure days and bank holidays.
- Access to employee pension scheme and Lancaster's annual flexible benefits scheme.
The University is committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across the Faculty, and supporting family‑friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis. The Department holds an Athena Swan Silver Award, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in Higher Education and research. The university is committed to supporting the professional and career development of all staff. Lancaster University is a signatory to the Technician Commitment and has implemented a Technicians Career Framework to support individuals with their personal development and career planning. Lancaster University Physics Department is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our department.
The Physics Department is a leading academic unit with a strong international reputation for excellence. It delivers high‑quality education while advancing cutting‑edge research.
Technician (Electronics) Physics employer: Lancaster University
Lancaster University offers a generous holiday entitlement and a commitment to equality and diversity. The Physics Department holds an Athena Swan Silver Award and supports flexible working policies. Join a leading academic unit dedicated to high-quality education and cutting-edge research.
