Senior Technical Officer

University of Hong Kong

Department
Faculty of Engineering (14000)
Rank
Non-Academic
Position type
Full-time
Reference
534715
Application deadline
30 Apr 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Lead a technical team supporting student experiential learning and innovation projects.
  • Conduct training workshops to enhance students' technical competencies in robotics, AI, and IoT.
  • Manage procurement, inventory, and daily operations of equipment and facilities.
  • Provide technical guidance and supervise student projects in robotics, GenAI, and IoT applications.
  • Coordinate interns and collaborate with external partners on undergraduate projects.
  • Enforce safety protocols and handle tasks assigned by the Director of the Innovation Wing.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or above in Engineering-related discipline.
  • At least 3 years of work experience in a related field.
  • Proficiency in English and Chinese (including Putonghua).
  • Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for working with students.
  • Self-motivated and independent with effective teamwork and coordination abilities.
  • Skilled in robotics, GenAI, or IoT application development and deployment.
  • Experience in makerspace or supervising student projects is an asset.

Appointment

  • Full-time, two-year fixed-term contract with possibility of renewal; includes contract-end gratuity and University contribution to retirement benefits scheme (up to 10% of basic salary).

Key Dates

  • Commencement: As soon as possible.
  • Application review deadline: April 30, 2026 (or until post is filled, whichever is earlier).
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