Graduate Component Engineer

TEC Partners Limited; Enfield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

TEC Partners Limited is looking for a Graduate Component Engineer to join the Hardware Design team in Essex. You will help select, evaluate and manage electronic components that underpin high-performance hardware designs.

From day one you’ll work with experienced engineers, procurement and quality teams to gain hands-on experience in component lifecycle, testing and design decisions, building a strong foundation for a future hardware engineering career.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in the selection and approval of electronic components for new and existing products.
• Support engineers by evaluating alternative components and second sources.
• Maintain and update structured component libraries.
• Monitor component lifecycle status 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 RoHS and REACH standards.
• Support testing and evaluation of components and end products.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering

Tools

Schematic capture tools

PCB layout tools

Job description

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
• Excellent attention to detail
• 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.