Junior Hardware Engineer

CV-Library
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
13 months ago
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Posted
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The Company and the Role
My client is seeking a passionate and highly capable Graduate Electronics Engineer to join their Hardware team. This is a technically challenging role, ideal for an Electronic Engineering graduate with strong A-Levels who is looking for an exciting first step into the engineering industry.
Responsibilities
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of electronic and mechanical engineers.
• Design and develop hardware components.
• Write and develop embedded code to operate the designed hardware.
• Learn and adhere to internal standards for design reviews, version control, and quality assurance.
• Assemble and test early prototypes; modify designs based on feedback.
• Maintain technical documentation, including design notes, test reports, and component specifications.
• Work closely with electronics, mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams to integrate designs.
• Research and select appropriate electronic components based on performance, cost, and availability.
Experience and Skills
A minimum of a 2:1 in an Electronics-biased degree from a Red Brick or Russell Group university.
Strong A-Level results.
Understanding of C programming would be beneficial.
Experience in designing and developing electronics hardware would be advantageous.
Knowledge of robotics would be beneficial.
A strong passion for electronics and high-quality design.
Salary
The salary offered for this position is £25,000–£35,000, depending on experience and ability to meet key qualifications and skills.
We operate and advertise as an Employment Agency for permanent positions and as an Employment Business for contract/temporary positions

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