Hardware Design Engineer

Position: Hardware Design Engineer (Permanent)
Hardware Design Engineer | Colchester area | up to £29,500 | Leading benefits package

Recent Electronic Engineering graduate (or soon to qualify)? Launch your career in real-world electronics hardware design with my client, a forward-thinking leader in high-performance electronic test solutions. We're recruiting a talented Graduate Hardware Design Engineer to join their innovative hardware team.

Key Benefits Include:

25 days holiday + bank holidays (with the option to buy up to 10 extra days)
Life insurance (4x salary) and wellbeing support
Regular company events including summer festival and Christmas party
Free tea, coffee, and fresh fruit in the office
Regular performance reviews and pay progression (subject to business conditions)
Sponsorship for further education

This role gives you hands-on experience across the full product lifecycle, from concept and specification to design, validation, production support, and end-of-life, building strong foundations in hardware engineering with mentorship and a clear path to technical leadership.

As a key team member, you'll:

Collaborate with Product Management to define product/design specifications
Lead design and validation for product updates
Create detailed schematics and PCB layouts using Altium Designer
Develop and run test plans for prototypes and final products
Perform hardware debugging with lab equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, DMMs, spectrum analysers)
Work cross-functionally with software, mechanical, test, NPI, and manufacturing teams for seamless integration and project delivery
Create and maintain technical and product documentation
Support products through their entire lifecycle, including production and sales/customer queries
Participate in training, seminars, trade shows, and quality audits for ongoing development

What We're Looking For:

Degree in Electronic Engineering or related electronics discipline

Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (Altium preferred)
Hands-on familiarity with lab/test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, etc.)
Experience in multi-disciplinary teams (e.g., university projects or placements)
Strong communication, problem-solving, and technical skills
Attention to detail and ability to collaborate effectively

Enjoy exciting product development, expert mentorship, and growth in a supportive, innovative environment.

Passionate about hardware design and ready to make an impact? Apply now to kick start your career as a Graduate Hardware Design Engineer and work on real-world, high-performance products.

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