Graduate Electrical Engineer

Robertson Stewart Ltd; Stapleford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Robertson Stewart Ltd in the East Midlands is seeking a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join our Electrical team and bridge from education to the industrial world, with strong mentorship and clear progression paths.

You will assist the Lead Engineer by drawing schematics under supervision, using CAD, and working with Commissioning Engineers and customers. The role offers exposure to control systems, PLCs and automated machinery development.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities essential for electrical engineering tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and with team members.
• Experience with CAD for schematics and drawings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Engineer in drawing schematics under guidance.
• Collaborate with Commissioning Engineers and liaise with customers.
• Contribute to design, testing, commissioning and optimisation of special purpose machinery.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

CAD experience

Team collaboration

Written communication

Education

Electrical engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree)

Tools

CAD

Job description

A long established and highly successful special purpose machinery manufacturer based in the East Midlands have a newly created and exciting opportunity for a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join their Electrical team.

Reporting to a talented Electrical Lead, you will be given a rare chance to elevate your career from post electrical education into the industrial world, offering you superb mentorship and guidance with continued support and progression on offer.

We seek those who have completed an electrical engineering qualification from either HNC, HND or Degree level.

This business designs and builds world class special purpose machinery for a multitude of manufacturing sectors UK wide and Globally.

With experience in using CAD, we are not looking for a designer, but someone who will assist the Lead Engineer drawing schematics under their guidance. You will also work with Commissioning Engineers and liaise with customers.

Candidates applying will naturally be qualified and or have an interest in Electronic Engineering, Automation and Controls, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering and Control Systems Engineering.

You will have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills coupled with the ability to approach technical problems using logical, first-principles thinking.

As an educated Electrical Engineer, you will posess capable written communication skills and attention to detail for technical documentation purposes.

This role offers genuine career elevation and is ideal for a recent graduate or junior engineer with an interest in electrical engineering, automation, control systems, and advanced manufacturing technology.

You will work alongside experienced engineers to develop your technical skills while also contributing to the design, testing, commissioning, and optimisation of special purpose machinery.

The position provides a structured pathway into control systems, motion control, PLCs, machine development, laser applications and production engineering, while also offering opportunities for progression within a growing British engineering business.