Electronics & Electrical Engineer; Graduate​/Junior

Position: Electronics & Electrical Engineer (Graduate / Junior)
Location: West Melton

Electronics & Electrical Engineer (Graduate / Junior)

Working Hours

Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Friday: 8:00am – 1:00pm

Design innovative electronics that protect people and critical infrastructure around the world.

At Wath Group Ltd, we don't just manufacture products—we develop them from the ground up.

We're looking for an enthusiastic Electronics & Electrical Engineer (Graduate / Junior) to join our growing engineering team. Whether you're a recent graduate or have up to three years' industry experience, this role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your career while working on innovative products used in some of the world's most demanding industrial environments.

You'll support our engineering team throughout the product development process, assisting with concept development, electronic circuit design, prototyping, testing, certification and production. As your experience grows, you'll have the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility, broaden your technical knowledge and contribute to the development of products deployed around the world.

If you're passionate about electronics, enjoy practical engineering and want to build a long-term career in product development, we'd love to hear from you.

About Wath Group Ltd

Established in 1980, Wath Group Ltd is a well-established UK engineering company specialising in innovative industrial products and manufacturing solutions.

Our engineering team develops advanced technologies for industries including:

* Oil & Gas

* Hazardous Areas (ATEX & IECEx)

* Mining

* Utilities

* Industrial Automation

* Security & Access Control

As part of our continued growth, Wath Group Ltd is investing heavily in research and development, with an expanding portfolio of innovative products and technologies. Our engineering team is central to the company's future, providing an exciting opportunity to work on unique projects and develop products deployed across the globe.

The Role

This position is approximately:

70% Electronics Engineering

30% Electrical Engineering

You'll work alongside experienced mechanical, electrical and electronics engineers supporting the development of next-generation industrial products.

No two weeks are the same. One day you could be assisting with a mixed-signal PCB, the next helping troubleshoots embedded hardware, building prototypes, supporting product testing or assisting with product certification.

What You'll Be Working On

You'll contribute to the development of products including:

Hazardous Area (ATEX & IECEx) electronic products

Embedded electronic systems

Mixed-signal PCB designs

Industrial sensing technologies

Access control systems

Security products

New product development from concept through to manufacture

Key Responsibilities

Assist with the design and development of analogue and digital electronic circuits.

Assist with the development of single-layer, two-layer and four-layer PCBs.

Support the development of mixed-signal electronic systems.

Assist with producing schematics and PCB layouts using Fusion Electronics.

Build and test prototype electronic assemblies in-house.

Troubleshoot electronic circuits and assist with fault-finding activities.

Use oscilloscopes, logic analysers and other laboratory equipment to investigate and troubleshoot electronic systems.

Support embedded firmware development and hardware integration.

Assist with producing wiring diagrams and low-voltage electrical designs.

Support EMC testing and product troubleshooting.

Produce and maintain technical documentation, build instructions and Bills of Materials (BOMs).

Support production during new product introduction.

Liaise with suppliers and manufacturing teams where required.

Assist with researching new technologies, components and engineering solutions.

Essential Skills & Experience

* Degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.

* Understanding of analogue and digital electronics.

* Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics.

* Knowledge of PCB design principles.

* Practical electronics assembly and soldering experience.

* Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

* Experience using oscilloscopes, digital multi-meters or…