Graduate Component Engineer

Graduate Component Engineer

Location:
Clacton-On-Sea, Essex

Salary:
Up to 26,000

Department:
Hardware Design

Reporting To:
Hardware Design Engineer and Team Lead

Why This Role Is Exciting

Are you a recent electronics graduate looking to gain a broad understanding of how components shape real-world products? As a Graduate Component Engineer, you'll play a key role in selecting, managing, and evaluating electronic components that underpin high-performance hardware designs.

You'll work closely with experienced engineers, manufacturing, quality, and procurement teams, gaining hands-on experience in product development and component lifecycle management. This is a unique opportunity to build a strong foundation in electronics, supply chain awareness, and design decision-making, with structured exposure to testing and hardware design activities that will prepare you for progression into a hardware engineering role.

What You'll Do

• Assist in the selection and approval of electronic components for new and existing products
• Support engineers by evaluating alternative components, parametric comparisons, and second sources
• Maintain and update structured component libraries
• Monitor component lifecycle status (NRND, LTB, EOL) and assist in obsolescence mitigation strategies
• Support last-time-buy analyses to ensure continuity of supply
• Assist with BOM generation, BOM risk assessments, and component documentation
• Ensure compliance with company standards and industry regulations, including RoHS and REACH
• Support testing and evaluation of components and end products to assess performance and suitability
• Liaise with procurement teams and suppliers to gather technical and availability information
• Contribute to improving component selection processes and standards
• Participate in training courses, workshops, and trade shows to expand your knowledge and skills
• Assist with internal and external quality system audits

What We're Looking For

• Education:
  
  Degree in Electronic Engineering or a closely related discipline
• Experience:
  
  Familiarity with schematic capture and PCB layout tools
• Exposure to BOMs, datasheets, and component evaluation
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams
• Comfortable using spreadsheets for analysis and tracking

Skills And Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical problem-solving ability
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work collaboratively
• Eagerness to learn and develop within a hardware engineering environment

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Hands-on Learning:
  Gain practical experience with components and hardware that shape real products
• Structured Development:
  Receive mentorship and training to grow into a hardware design or component engineering role
• Collaborative Environment:
  Work closely with engineers across hardware, manufacturing, quality, and procurement teams
• Career Growth:
  Build a strong foundation in electronics and component management with opportunities to progress

This role is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate looking to gain practical experience in electronics and component engineering, supporting high-performance hardware development while learning from experienced engineers.