Graduate Hardware Design Engineer
4 days ago
Clacton-On-Sea
Graduate Hardware Design Engineer Location: Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Salary: Up to £25,000 Department: Hardware Design Reporting To: Hardware Design Engineer No sponsorship is available for this role due to the level. Why This Role Is Exciting Are you a recent graduate passionate about electronics and hardware design? This is your chance to kickstart your career in an environment where you can learn, grow, and make a real impact. As a Graduate Hardware Design Engineer, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers on high-performance products, gaining hands-on experience across the full product lifecycle. You’ll develop practical skills in PCB design, testing, and hardware validation, while building the foundation to progress into a more senior technical role in the future. This role is perfect if you want a supportive environment where your ideas are valued and you’re encouraged to learn every day. What You’ll Do • Work closely with Product Management to understand product specifications and contribute to design ideas, • Design and validate product updates, learning best practices in PCB schematics and layouts using Altium Designer, • Gain hands-on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and spectrum analyzers, • Collaborate with software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to see how hardware integrates into real products, • Help create and maintain clear technical documentation that supports product development and production, • Support products through their full lifecycle – from early concepts to end-of-life, • Participate in training courses, workshops, and trade shows to expand your knowledge and skills, • Receive mentorship from experienced engineers to develop your technical expertise and career potential What We’re Looking For • Education: Degree in Electronic Engineering or a closely related field, • Experience: Some experience with schematic capture, PCB layout tools (Altium Designer preferred), and lab equipment, • Skills: Strong problem-solving skills, curiosity, attention to detail, and good communication within a team environment, • Mindset: Eager to learn, motivated to grow, and ready to take ownership of your development Why You’ll Love Working Here • Hands-on Learning: Work on real projects from day one and see your designs come to life, • Mentorship & Development: Learn from experienced engineers and gain a strong foundation for your career, • Team Collaboration: Be part of a supportive, innovative team that values your input, • Career Growth: Opportunities to take on more responsibility and move into senior hardware engineering roles This role is a fantastic opportunity to launch your electronics engineering career, gain practical skills, and grow within a company that supports your professional development.
