Senior Engineer (Technical Support) is mainly deployed to:

• (a)provide technical advice and support on the relevant fields;
• (b)examine and evaluate project proposals and monitor the progress of approved projects under the Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF);
• (c)provide secretariat and technical support to the Assessment Panels of the funding schemes under the ITF;
• (d)develop themes for solicitation of applications under the ITF;
• (e)monitor the technological development of the local and overseas manufacturing industries; and
• (f)perform other duties in relation to promotion of Innovation and Technology.

Candidates should have –

• (a)a degree in Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering from a Hong Kong university, or equivalent. A higher degree in the relevant discipline is preferred [see Note (1)];
• (b)at least ten years’ full-time post-qualification experience in the relevant field, of which at least 5 years in a senior management position in the administration or management of engineering projects. Experience in assessing the technical and commercial merits of projects in the relevant field and managing their operation is preferred [see Note (4)];
• (c)knowledge in the latest development in the manufacturing industry and smart production lines is preferred;
• (d)good oral and written communication skills in Cantonese and English, with level 2 or above in both Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) [see Note
• (2)and (3)], or equivalent; and
• (e)well-organized, strong sense of responsibility, good interpersonal and communication skills with people at all levels.