*Electronics Technician* *Faculty of Science - Leigh Marine Laboratory*
- Sick of the big smoke and being stuck in traffic? Base yourself in a beautiful lifestyle location - Role with true impact - support exciting unique marine research projects and have a positive effect on the NZ coastal and marine environment - Enjoy excellent career progression opportunities and job security *The role* Working for the Institute of Marine Science and based at the Leigh Marine Laboratory overlooking New Zealand's oldest marine reserve, you will be joining a tight knit team working and collaborating to support ground breaking research. As Electronics Technician reporting to the Business Operations Manager you will enjoy a role with variety, autonomy and great exposure. No two days are the same as you will design, build and maintain unique electronic equipment to support marine research projects and provide onsite expertise in respect of communications, IT systems and the setup of electronic research equipment. *Key focus of the role will see you:* - design and build electronic, acoustics or radio controlled instruments as well as marine and atmospheric sensors to support unique marine research projects - develop electronic hardware including the design and implementation of hardware for the marine environment - programme software and develop algorithms to interface with sensors and actuators for the control of laboratory experiments - provide support for the deployment and calibration of marine research equipment in the field or lab environments - respond to ad hoc requests for electrical diagnostics and repair - act as the electrical and technical support for staff and students for IT solutions and provide IT advice. *What you can offer:* To hit the ground running and succeed in this unique role you will ideally have a Bachelor of Engineering specialising in Electrical Engineering. You will enjoy finding solutions to complex and unique design builds where you are required to think outside the box and be creative. As you will be dealing with a wide variety of people, students and academic and non-academic staff on site, you will be a confident and mature communicator. Most of all you will be a highly motivated and innovative individual who enjoys building specialised electrical equipment and supporting others in unique research projects. *Additional skills and experience you will bring to the role:* - Electrical engineering experience - including hardware design, control systems engineering and software development and programming - Preferably a certificate in electrical wiring - Excellent IT skills coupled with programming ability - Sound physics knowledge *A little bit about us:* The University of Auckland is New Zealand's pre-eminent research-led University. It employs over 5,400 academic and professional staff to support over 41,000 students making us one of NZ's largest employers. The Institute of Marine Science works closely with other university departments as well as collaborating with a range of businesses and research organisations in NZ and around the world. The Leigh Marine Campus provides outstanding facilities and opportunities to explore new research initiatives and develop positive solutions to help manage our marine resources and coastal environment. The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through flexible employment practices and a culture that encourages and supports staff to reach their full potential. We offer a competitive salary, five weeks' annual leave per year, and over 300 different career development courses. In addition, the University offers a company superannuation scheme, discounted car parking, childcare and a number of other subsidies on internal and external services. *Apply:* Change your life in 2017. Join a great team in a beautiful location by the sea and apply now! Applications close Monday, 24 July 2017. All applications must be made online. *The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTI, equity groups, parenting support and flexible work go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz <http://www.equity.auckland.ac.nz/>*
