Instrumentation & IT Technician

Instrumentation & IT Technician - Grad in Electrical Engineering Background Encouraged to Apply

Galway

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a leading organisation supporting one of Ireland's most advanced marine research programmes. This role offers the chance to work with state-of-the-art scientific technology, supporting research vessels that play a vital role in ocean science, environmental monitoring, and offshore research.

This is a unique position combining hands-on engineering, scientific instrumentation, IT support, and regular time at sea, making it ideal for someone who enjoys practical problem-solving and a varied working environment.

The Role

As an Instrumentation & IT Technician, you will provide technical support for a wide range of scientific survey equipment and onboard IT systems, both ashore and aboard research vessels.

Key responsibilities include:

• Installation, maintenance, calibration and repair of complex scientific and electronic instrumentation.
• Supporting onboard IT, communications and desktop systems.
• Diagnosing and resolving technical faults across instrumentation and networked equipment.
• Preparing, testing and maintaining equipment before and after research surveys.
• Providing technical support during scientific expeditions at sea (approximately 120 days per year).
• Working closely with scientists, engineers and vessel crews to ensure successful research operations.

This is a varied role split between shore-based technical work and offshore deployments, offering excellent exposure to advanced technology in a unique operational environment.

Experience

• Degree in Electronics, Instrumentation, Electrical, Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience maintaining and repairing complex electronic instrumentation or technical equipment.
• Full EU/EEA driving licence.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable

• Experience within marine, offshore or industrial environments.
• Previous seagoing experience.
• Knowledge of scientific or survey instrumentation.
• Desktop and IT support experience within a networked environment.

Who This Role Will Suit

• Work with cutting-edge scientific and survey technology.
• Unique blend of engineering, IT and marine operations.
• Opportunity to travel and spend time at sea supporting major research projects.
• Highly varied role with no two days the same.
• Be part of a close-knit technical team supporting nationally important scientific programmes.

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