Senior Electronics Technician

Newcastle University • Newcastle upon Tyne, England • Posted June 11, 2026

About the Role

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Electronics Technician to join our Teaching Team and play a key role in delivering hands-on practical teaching across the School of Engineering electronic laboratories.

Based in the workshop, working as part of a team of skilled electronics technicians, you will support taught modules, student projects, and research activities. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence the design and development of laboratory experiments and contribute to the ongoing transformation of our facilities.

You will be involved in a wide range of student-led projects and research initiatives, supporting the design, development, assembly, and testing of:

  • Analogue and digital circuits, including troubleshooting and fault finding

  • Printed circuit boards (through-hole and SMD hand soldering, assembly and rework)

  • AC/DC low-voltage motor drive systems

  • Microcontroller bas...