Graduate Hardware Design Engineer

Graduate Hardware Design Engineer Location: Clacton-On-Sea, Essex Salary: Up to £26,000 Department: Hardware Design Reporting To: Hardware Design Engineer 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