Posted 17 July, 2026
Technical Officer / Senior Technical Officer in Mechanics and Materials
Dublin City University
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 1578043411
Technical Officer / Senior Technical Officer in Mechanics and Materials
Applications are now invited for the position of #003429 Technical Officer / Senior Technical Officer in Mechanics and Materials, Permanent Contract
Role Profile
The School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering is seeking to appoint a Technical Officer / Senior Technical Officer to underpin materials and mechanical testing and projects in the school while also enhancing and developing digital manufacturing.
The successful individual will join a team of Technical Officers with responsibility for support of manufacturing and workshop equipment and laboratories in the School. The successful individual will have excellent technical, communication and interpersonal skills, a flexible approach to work and a willingness to assist with new developments in line with Faculty/University Strategy.
Our technical staff support undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research students through the deployment and enhancement of our workshop and laboratory infrastructure, and technical support for standard and specialised experiments and through contributions to the wider activities of the School. The team is instrumental in supporting capstone projects, curriculum redevelopment, student research activity and outreach programmes. The team also periodically supports relevant needs across Faculty/University
The appointee will have a role in mentoring, training and the support of teaching related to mechanics of materials, advanced materials, capstone engineering projects, and student demonstrations. The successful individual will also contribute to redevelopment of technical content within programmes, offering advice on advanced mechanical testing systems, advanced measurement methods and innovative materials. They will be expected to contribute directly to instruction and training, supervision of Project sessions, student mentoring and advice related to capstone projects.
Please see the attached job description which outlines the responsibilities associated with the role and the qualifications and experience required.
Salary Scale:
Technical Officer / Senior Technical Officer - €42,153 - €73,382 (refer to DCU Payscales for the applicable payscale for the role.)
Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in line with current Government pay policy.
Closing date: Friday, 21st August 2026
For more information on the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, please visit: https://www.dcu.ie/mechanicalengineering
Informal Enquiries in relation to this role should be directed to:
Dr Garrett McGuinness, Head of School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Computing, Dublin City University.
Phone: +353 (0)1 7005423
Email: [email protected]
Or
Mr Michael Tyrrell, Chief Technical Officer, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Computing, Dublin City University.
Phone: +353 (0)1 7008364
Email: [email protected]
Please do not send applications to this email address, instead apply as described below.
Application Procedure:
Please submit your application through the online system. In order to be considered for the role to which you are applying for, you must upload:
1) Curriculum Vitae
2) Cover Letter
3) Completed application form (blank forms can be downloaded from the bottom of the Vacancy).
Please note, if all items are not uploaded, the application will be deemed incomplete, and will not be processed.
Dublin City University is an equal opportunities employer. In line with the Employment Equality Acts 1998 - 2015, the University is committed to equality of treatment for all those who engage with its recruitment, selection and appointment processes. The University's Athena Swan Silver Award signifies the University's commitment to promoting gender equality and addressing any gender pay gaps. Information on a range of university policies aimed at creating a supportive and flexible work environment are available in the DCU Policy Starter Packs
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Contact Email : [email protected]
Contact No : +00353 1 700 5149
Applications are now invited for the position of #003429 Technical Officer / Senior Technical Officer in Mechanics and Materials, Permanent Contract
Role Profile
The School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering is seeking to appoint a Technical Officer / Senior Technical Officer to underpin materials and mechanical testing and projects in the school while also enhancing and developing digital manufacturing.
The successful individual will join a team of Technical Officers with responsibility for support of manufacturing and workshop equipment and laboratories in the School. The successful individual will have excellent technical, communication and interpersonal skills, a flexible approach to work and a willingness to assist with new developments in line with Faculty/University Strategy.
Our technical staff support undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research students through the deployment and enhancement of our workshop and laboratory infrastructure, and technical support for standard and specialised experiments and through contributions to the wider activities of the School. The team is instrumental in supporting capstone projects, curriculum redevelopment, student research activity and outreach programmes. The team also periodically supports relevant needs across Faculty/University
The appointee will have a role in mentoring, training and the support of teaching related to mechanics of materials, advanced materials, capstone engineering projects, and student demonstrations. The successful individual will also contribute to redevelopment of technical content within programmes, offering advice on advanced mechanical testing systems, advanced measurement methods and innovative materials. They will be expected to contribute directly to instruction and training, supervision of Project sessions, student mentoring and advice related to capstone projects.
Please see the attached job description which outlines the responsibilities associated with the role and the qualifications and experience required.
Salary Scale:
Technical Officer / Senior Technical Officer - €42,153 - €73,382 (refer to DCU Payscales for the applicable payscale for the role.)
Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in line with current Government pay policy.
Closing date: Friday, 21st August 2026
For more information on the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, please visit: https://www.dcu.ie/mechanicalengineering
Informal Enquiries in relation to this role should be directed to:
Dr Garrett McGuinness, Head of School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Computing, Dublin City University.
Phone: +353 (0)1 7005423
Email: [email protected]
Or
Mr Michael Tyrrell, Chief Technical Officer, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Computing, Dublin City University.
Phone: +353 (0)1 7008364
Email: [email protected]
Please do not send applications to this email address, instead apply as described below.
Application Procedure:
Please submit your application through the online system. In order to be considered for the role to which you are applying for, you must upload:
1) Curriculum Vitae
2) Cover Letter
3) Completed application form (blank forms can be downloaded from the bottom of the Vacancy).
Please note, if all items are not uploaded, the application will be deemed incomplete, and will not be processed.
Dublin City University is an equal opportunities employer. In line with the Employment Equality Acts 1998 - 2015, the University is committed to equality of treatment for all those who engage with its recruitment, selection and appointment processes. The University's Athena Swan Silver Award signifies the University's commitment to promoting gender equality and addressing any gender pay gaps. Information on a range of university policies aimed at creating a supportive and flexible work environment are available in the DCU Policy Starter Packs
#LI-Hybrid
Contact Email : [email protected]
Contact No : +00353 1 700 5149
