Applications are now invited for the position of #003283 Technical Officer / Senior Technical Officer (Automation and Robotics), Permanent Contract
The School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering is seeking to appoint a Technical Officer / Senior Technical Officer to underpin automation and robotics activities in the School while also enhancing and developing digital manufacturing. The role will include provision of technical support for the Industry Robotics laboratory in the new Polaris building.
Role Profile
The successful candidate will join a team of Technical Officers with responsibility for support of experimental equipment and laboratories in the School. The successful candidate will have excellent technical, communication and interpersonal skills, a flexible approach to work and a willingness to assist with new developments in line with Faculty/University Strategy.
Our technical staff support undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research students through the deployment and enhancement of our laboratory infrastructure and technical support for standard and specialised experiments and through contributions to the wider activities of the School. The team is instrumental in supporting capstone projects, curriculum redevelopment, student research activity and outreach programmes. The team also periodically supports relevant needs across Faculty/University.
The appointee will have a role in mentoring, training and the support of teaching related to automation and robotics, design and CAD, projects, creativity and innovation and student demonstrations. The successful candidate will also contribute to redevelopment of technical content within programmes, offering advice on advanced manufacturing systems, advanced measurement methods and innovative manufacturing. They will be expected to contribute directly to instruction and training, supervision of Project sessions, student mentoring and advice related to capstone projects.
Please see the attached job description which outlines the responsibilities associated with the role and the qualifications and experience required.
Salary Scale
Technical Officer / Senior Technical Officer - €41,736 - €72,655 (refer to DCU Payscales for the applicable payscale). Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in line with current Government pay policy.
Closing date
Tuesday, 17th March 2026
For more information on the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, please visit:
https://www.dcu.ie/mechanicalengineering
Informal Enquiries in relation to this role should be directed to:
Dr Garrett McGuinness, Head of School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Computing, Dublin City University.
Phone: + 353 (0)1 7005423
Email: garrett.mcguinness@dcu.ie
Please do not send applications to this email address, instead apply as described below.
Application Procedure
Please submit your application through the online system. In order to be considered for the role to which you are applying for, you must upload:
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Completed application form (blank forms can be downloaded from the bottom of the Vacancy).
Please note, if all items are not uploaded, the application will be deemed incomplete, and will not be processed.
Equal opportunities statement
Dublin City University is an equal opportunities employer. In line with the Employment Equality Acts 1998 – 2015, the University is committed to equality of treatment for all those who engage with its recruitment, selection and appointment processes. We will provide support and accommodations to ensure all candidates, including those with disabilities, can fully participate in the process. The University’s Athena Swan Silver Award signifies the University’s commitment to promoting gender equality and addressing any gender pay gaps. Information on a range of university policies aimed at creating a supportive and flexible work environment are available in the DCU Policy Starter Packs.
Contact Email : talent@dcu.ie
Contact No : +00353 1 700 5149
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