The Technical Officer will play a key role in ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of undergraduate teaching programmes, experimental project work and research activities within the Discipline of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Biomedical Engineering.
They will support the implementation and operation of mechanical and manufacturing devices ensuring continuity of research and teaching activities throughout the Discipline as well as providing training and demonstrations to students and researchers.
The successful candidate will have a genuine interest in STEM particularly mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering and/or electronic engineering.
The candidate will be a proven team player with customer focus who can solve technical problems and demonstrate motivation and initiative to implement change and continual improvement.
Post Status: Permanent Hours of Post: 36.5 hours per week Salary: Appointment will be made on the Technical Officer Pay Scale Salary Scale) at a point in line with Government Pay Policy (€40,243 to €60,948 per annum) New Entrants to the Public Sector will be appointed on Point 1 of the Scale, €38,485 per annum Qualifications for New Staff (from 1 January ****) Entry to the profession will require relevant Honours degree.
National Certificate on Entry- Qualifications for Existing Staff (before 1 January ****) The preferred candidate if an MSc holder on entry, with a minimum of 3 years experience (that must be relevant), may be appointed at Senior Technical Officer level.
How to Apply: In order to assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (1x A4 page) that specifically address the following points in their application.
Applicants should clearly address their interest in STEM and how they obtained their knowledge in their application.
Applicants should demonstrate experience of working in a 3rd level research institute or an industry leading manufacturing environment.
The selection process will involve an interview, and may include a practical skills test and a presentation.
Closing Date: 12 noon (Irish Standard Time) 28th October **** Application will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal Applications must be made by the date and time specified.
Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system Late Applications will not be accepted.
Benefits: pension