Engineering Makerspace Intern (Employ.ed on campus)

UE03: £24,729 per annum pro rata 

CSE / School of Engineering / Technical Services

Part time: 6 hours per week

Fixed term: academic year 2026/27 - 28 weeks

The Opportunity:

Where discovery never stops. Be part of something bigger. 

A unique employer in a vibrant city 

The University isn’t just any employer. We are part of a local community and a contributor to global thinking, progress and research. In Edinburgh, you are in one of the world’s most attractive cities with active arts and social sectors, while working in a University that has made significant contributions to society, medicine, physics and teaching for over four centuries. Our people have helped create the modern world and are working on more ground-breaking technologies and practices.

Technician

Our technical staff are essential to supporting teaching, research, and the smooth operation of our facilities. Whether you're maintaining cutting-edge lab equipment, facilitating ground-breaking research, developing new techniques, or enhancing student and staff experience with top-notch facilities, your work will have a lasting impact that stretches far beyond our academic community.

The Hudson Beare Engineering (HBE) Makerspace is a specialised facility providing a dedicated space for students from across the University to use a range of light manufacturing and workshop equipment for their project work. Working under the supervision of the dedicated Technician (makerspace supervisor) and the Makerspace Lab Manager (Chair of Student Innovation Advisory Group) the intern’s primary objective will be to contribute to the day-to-day operation of the Makerspace. This will be achieved through supervision and supporting students using the space, assisting with equipment set-up and testing, documentation of processes and procedures, and implementation of supporting systems. 

This internship offers the chance for a student intern to support other students and acquire significant hands-on technical work experience as part of a team of highly skilled technical staff in support of this new and unique facility.  It is anticipated that while the intern will collaborate with colleagues on certain activities, they will be assigned specific work tasks that fit with their interests, knowledge and experience.

Employ.ed on Campus is run by the Careers Service in collaboration with university departments and Schools. It offers exclusive semester internships at the University for 2nd year to penultimate year undergraduate students from the University of Edinburgh.   

A positive and flexible approach is a requirement of this role, with the intern participating in a range of activities across the School of Engineering’s laboratories and workshops.

People have always been at the heart of our work. Our people are at the centre of the University community and everything we do. We value colleagues with drive, determination and a passion for what they do. We are a place where everyone is welcome and offer a range of policies and benefits designed to support you in building the right meaningful flexibility that works for you. 

A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle: 

• Professional development and subject matter expertise 
• Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience 
• Variety every day 

This post is part time (6 hours per week). 

 

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How to apply

Please include the following documents in your application:

- CV

- Cover letter

For guidance on writing an effective application, see the additional information section of the Job Description.  

 

As a valued member of our team, you can expect: 

• A competitive salary. 
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. 
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits. 

Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also a Stonewall Proud Employer, actively promoting LGBTQ+ equality. 

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our website (opens new browser tab)

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 20 August 2026.

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