Electrical/Electronics Design Engineer

Are you an enthusiastic professional ready to make an impact? We're seeking a versatile engineer to support a diverse range of projects across our faculty. In this exciting role, you'll tackle various tasks across electrical, electronic, and mechanical domains, collaborating closely with undergraduates, researchers, and faculty staff.

Shortlisted candidates for this role will be interviewed over a number of tranches, hence Monday 8th December is only a systematic date for vacancy closure. The role will remain open until this vacancy is filled. Please apply at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

What will you be doing?

• Design & build equipment from concepts to completion to our clients needs, in line with the relevant legislation and University Procedures.
• Install equipment both electrically and mechanically as required.
• Operating, servicing, maintenance and calibration of workshop equipment including soldering irons, hand and power tools, multimeters, PAT testers and specialist equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify basic electrical / electronic problems to find short and long-term solutions.
• Provide assistance and training to students & researchers in their projects or experiments.

You should apply if

• Broad Expertise: Knowledge in electrical, analogue, and digital electronics, data acquisition, and micro-processing.
• Regulatory Understanding: Ability to follow and apply industry standards and codes of practice.
• IT Proficiency: Expert skills in relevant specialist software and a strong IT background to tackle complex technical challenges.
• Exceptional Organisation: Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks efficiently, even under pressure.
• Creative Problem Solving: Experience in devising, reviewing, and delivering complex solutions with an innovative and proactive approach.
• Meticulous Attention: High level of accuracy and precision in all areas of work, with a commitment to maintaining detailed and accurate outputs.

To find out more about what it's like to work in the Faculty of Engineering, and how the Faculty supports people to achieve their potential, please see our staff blog:

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Monday 8th December 2025.

Please note: This role is internally recognised as "Specialist Technician".

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The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives - particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.