ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate for this role will need to be a pro-active “team player” who is conscientious and hard-working who actively plays their part in continuing to make Falmouth University a great place to work. Alongside these core qualities, you’ll have experience in robotics, electrical engineering and embedded development, alongside strong technical and IT skills. Previous experience of working with an education environment would also be desirable.

We are looking to hear from candidates who have the following skills/experience:

• Experience of working on robotics/automation projects
• Experience of C/C++ and Python/JavaScript development for embedded environments such as microcontrollers and single board computers such as Raspberry Pi
• Strong electronics prototyping skills encompassing circuit design and troubleshooting
• Experience of servicing and maintaining workshop facilities with a strong emphasis on health and safety
• Excellent communication skills, exemplifying patience and understanding of students’ higher education journey
• A commitment to continuous professional development, with a drive to learn new skills, hardware, software and techniques in the robotics sphere

For further details on the skills/experience required for this role, please see the full job description above.
This is a fixed term for 12 months, part time, 7 hours per week position working one day per week. If you are looking to have an informal discussion about the vacancy ahead of applying, please email recruitment@falmouth.ac.uk.
The closing date for the position is Monday 1 September 2025.

ABOUT US

For more than 120 years, Falmouth University has been a hub of creative and technological education and change. We are Cornwall’s University, a strong local and anchor institution within its defining rural and coastal community.
Our mission is to deliver exceptional higher education and research, harnessing the fusion of creativity and technology as foundations of the future economy. We use our knowledge and expertise in these disciplines to generate positive and sustainable opportunities for all.
In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer excellent benefits, including:

• Employer Pension Contribution up to 12%.
• 28 days + 8 days bank holiday.
• Annual salary increments (Until top of grade reached)
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay/Adoption Pay
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Tusker)
• Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Home & Tech Scheme
• Life Assurance

Full details on our employee benefits can be found on our careers page www.falmouth.ac.uk/jobs. Alongside these benefits we offer a first class working environment across our campuses with all the facilities you would expect from a leading University.
A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by Falmouth Staffing Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Falmouth University. Employees of Falmouth Staffing Ltd work alongside Falmouth University colleagues in the delivery of Falmouth’s strategic vision and will adopt Falmouth University’s HR policies and procedures in full.
Falmouth University welcomes and encourages job applications from people of all identities and backgrounds, particularly those under-represented and/or marginalised, as it is important we have a diverse range of candidates to consider.

We’re now seeking a part-time Robotics Technician to join the fast growing team at Falmouth University’s Games Academy. This is a pivotal role in the department, providing direct support to students and staff, alongside supporting curriculum delivery, and both supporting access to and maintaining the range of facilities and equipment within the department.
You will primarily be working with the BSc(Hons) Robotics course, and contribute to the daily operation of The Games Academy’s robotics lab facility.