Mechatronics Engineer

Stevenage
1 month ago
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Graduate / Early Career Mechatronics Engineer - Electronics & PCB Design
Stevenage | 4-Day Working Week | On-Site | Full-Time
Are you a graduate or early career Mechatronics / Electronics Engineer with a passion for PCB design and embedded systems?
We're partnering with an engineering business with over 40 years of trading success, specialising in advanced automated inspection and precision machine systems. Based in Stevenage, they offer a condensed 4-day working week alongside genuine long-term career development.
This is a hands-on role where you'll contribute directly to real-world products in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary engineering team.
What you'll be doing

Supporting electronics and PCB design for advanced automated systems

Assisting with schematic capture, layout input, prototype build and hardware testing

Working alongside mechanical and software engineers to deliver integrated systems

Supporting hardware validation, SAT and FAT testing

Troubleshooting electronics and contributing to continuous product improvement
What we're looking for

Degree in Mechatronics / Electronic / Electrical / Robotics Engineering or equivalent

Exposure to PCB design, embedded systems or hardware testing

Programming experience in C++ and/or Python

Working knowledge of Microsoft and Linux environments, Raspberry Pi and/or Android platforms

Understanding of computer hardware architecture and system integration

Awareness or experience of SAT (Site Acceptance Testing) and FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing)

Practical, hands-on mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
Why this role stands out

4-day working week (condensed hours)

Stable, family-run business with 40+ years of success

Real engineering ownership from day one

Supportive team with long-term progression

Stevenage location with strong transport links
If you're looking to build your engineering career in a business where your contribution genuinely matters, let's have a conversation

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