Electronic Hardware Engineer - SM:ART Project - Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment (Post aligned to a Post-Doctoral Researcher for pay purposes only) (Fixed term Specified purpose contract for 2 years) (Reference: 521a/2024)

Organisation/Company

Technological University Dublin

Department

Human Resources

Research Field

Engineering » Electrical engineering

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions

Postdoc Positions

Country

Ireland

Application Deadline

10 Mar 2025 - 17:00 (Europe/Dublin)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

37

Offer Starting Date

12 May 2025

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Applications are invited for the following Post in the Technological University Dublin:

Post: Electronic Hardware Engineer - SM:ART Project - Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment (Post aligned to a Post-Doctoral Researcher for pay purposes only) (Fixed term Specified purpose contract for 2 years) (Reference: 521a/2024)

Location:  The post will be based at one of the TU Dublin Campuses i.e. Grangegorman (Parkhouse), Blanchardstown or Tallaght.         

Hours of Work: A 37 hour working week is in operation. 

Salary: The successful candidate will be appointed the salary scale aligned to point (01) of the Post-Doctoral Researcher Salary Scale i.e. €47,412 gross per annum, depending on qualification and experience. Remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Incremental credit may apply in line with University policy.

Closing Date: 10th March 2025 at 5.00 p.m. (Irish time). Late applications will not be accepted. 

It is anticipated that interviews for this post will take place in week beginning 31st March 2025. The interview assessment will be 40 minutes in length and will include a presentation of 10 minutes duration.  The topic of this presentation will be as follows:   

‘Designing and Developing Embedded Sensor Hardware for Harsh Environmental Conditions: Key Challenges and Solutions.’

Application Details/Procedures:

For further information and to make an online application for the above post please visit

website visit http://www.tudublin.ie/vacancies  

www.tudublin.ie/vacancies   

Technological University Dublin is an equal opportunities employer

Person Specification   

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the appropriate mix of knowledge, experience, skills, talent and abilities required for the role as outlined below and must satisfy all of the essential criteria:

Essential

• An Honours Degree from an approved degree awarding institution or equivalent in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent field              
  OR
  At least 4 years of professional experience in electronic hardware design, development, or testing, demonstrating technical proficiency and hands-on expertise in hardware engineering (Essential).
• A PhD in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent field           
  OR
  At least 5-10 additional years of specialised professional experience in hardware research and development, system design, or leadership in complex engineering projects, on top of the primary experience requirement (Essential). 
• Extensive experience of at least 3 years in designing and developing electronic hardware, particularly for sensor systems or IoT applications, with proficiency in PCB design and the development of low-power embedded systems, including expertise in wireless communication protocols (e.g., Bluetooth, LoRa) (Essential).
• Demonstrated expertise through industry projects or publications of environmental sensor technologies (Essential).
• Experience with rapid prototyping methods, including 3D printing, and familiarity with working in a fast-paced R&D environment, in both laboratory and field (Essential).

Candidates will be shortlisted based on their demonstration of meeting every essential criterion so are asked to clearly outline how their experience and qualifications meet the criteria.

Desirable

• Experience working with IP-rated hardware, particularly in terms of waterproofing and environmental protection for outdoor deployments (Desirable).
• Experience in structural health monitoring or similar industries focused on infrastructure and civil engineering (Desirable).
• Experience in firmware development for embedded systems and experience with integration between hardware and software platforms (Desirable).
• Familiarity with low-power design strategies and power management (e.g., battery/solar power) for remote or off-grid sensor deployments (Desirable).

Candidates may be shortlisted on the basis of none, one or more of these desirable criteria and are asked to clearly outline how their experience and qualifications meet the criteria.

Personal attributes required for the role:

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• A proactive approach to research and development, with a commitment to delivering high-impact solutions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with ability to present complex information effectively to a range of audiences. 
• A commitment to high-quality research, with a focus on developing scalable, real-world solutions. 

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the appropriate mix of knowledge, experience, skills, talent and abilities. 

Website

http://www.tudublin.ie/vacancies

Research Field

Engineering » Electrical engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

TU Dublin

Country

Ireland

Geofield

State/Province

Dublin

City

Dublin 7

Website

http://www.tudublin.ie

Street

191 North Circular Road

Postal Code

D07 EWV4

E-Mail

recruitment@tudublin.ie

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