Graduate Electrical/Electronics Engineer (Robotics/Motion

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

Paid Lunches with the CEO

Flexible Working Hours

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is seeking a Graduate Electrical/Electronics Engineer for a robotics and motion control role in Bristol. You will contribute to hardware development from concept to production, working on servo drives, robot controllers and integrated motor systems in a hands-on environment.

The role emphasizes designing schematic diagrams and PCB layouts, developing analogue and digital electronics, and testing prototypes.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a degree in Electronics, Electrical, Mechatronics or similar.
• Knowledge of PCB design using KiCad or similar CAD software.
• Knowledge of analogue, power and digital electronics.
• Interest in embedded systems and firmware development (C/C++).

Responsibilities

• Design schematic diagrams and multi-layer PCB layouts.
• Develop analogue, power and digital electronic systems for robotics and automation.
• Build, test and troubleshoot prototypes using laboratory equipment.
• Collaborate with software and mechanical engineers across product development.
• Support design for manufacture (DFM/DFA) and production readiness.

Skills

Analogue electronics

Digital electronics

Embedded systems

C/C++ firmware

PCB design

Problem solving

Education

Electronics / Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics degree

Tools

KiCad

Job description

Graduate Electrical/Electronics Engineer (Robotics/Motion Control)

Bristol

• Up to £40,000
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Lunches with the CEO
• Flexible Working Hours

Are you a recent Electronics or Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics or similar graduate looking to join an innovative robotics and automation company where you'll develop your skills and work on cutting-edge hardware projects from concept through to production?

Do you want to join a fast-growing engineering business where you'll work on technically challenging robotics, automation and motion control systems, seeing your designs become real-world products while learning from talented engineers in a hands‑on environment?

On offer is an exciting opportunity to become part of a specialist engineering company designing high-performance servo drives, robot controllers and integrated motor systems. You'll play a key role across the entire hardware development lifecycle, working on original products and bespoke customer solutions while enjoying genuine variety, support, autonomy and opportunities to develop your engineering skills.

This role would suit a recent Electronics or Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics or similar graduate with knowledge of PCB design, analogue and digital electronics, and a passion for designing, testing and developing real hardware within an innovative engineering environment.

In this role, the successful candidate will support the design of schematic diagrams and multi-layer PCB layouts, develop analogue and digital electronic systems, build and test prototypes, troubleshoot hardware, support manufacturing, and work closely with software, mechanical and customer teams to deliver high-performance engineering solutions.

The Role:

• Designing schematic diagrams and multi‑layer PCB layouts using KiCad or similar
• Developing analogue, power and digital electronic systems for robotics and automation
• Building, testing and troubleshooting prototypes using laboratory equipment
• Working alongside software and mechanical engineers throughout product development
• Supporting design for manufacture (DFM/DFA) and production readiness
• Receiving training and development to build your electronics design and engineering skills
• Flexitime, profit sharing and free daily lunches

The Person:

• Recent graduate with a degree in Electronics, Electrical, mechatronics Engineering or similar
• University project or practical experience involving PCB design using KiCad or similar CAD software
• Knowledge of analogue, power and digital electronics
• Knowledge of embedded systems or C/C++ firmware (preferred)
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills
• Passionate about developing a career in electronics, robotics and motion control

Reference Number: BBBH26719HH

Keywords: Graduate Electronics Engineer, Mechatronics, Graduate Electrical Engineer, Graduate Electronics Design Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Hardware Engineer, PCB Design Engineer, PCB Layout, KiCad, Embedded Systems, C++, Firmware, Robotics, Automation, Servo Drives, Motion Control, Analogue Electronics, Digital Electronics, DFM, DFA, Bristol