Graduate Electronics Engineer

Oxford Instruments Plc; Belfast; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Oxford Instruments Andor in Belfast is seeking a Graduate Electronics Engineer to join the Hardware Sustaining Engineering team. You will work with experienced engineers to investigate challenges, improve product performance and support ongoing success of cutting-edge technologies.

You will gain hands-on experience in hardware sustainment, root-cause analysis and collaboration with suppliers, manufacturing and quality teams, while developing professionally in a global high-tech environment.

Qualifications

• Essential: 2:1 degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics or related discipline.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a logical approach to technical investigations.
• Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive attitude with a focus on quality and delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Support the sustaining and enhancement of Andor's electronic hardware products.
• Conduct root cause analysis on customer returns and production issues.
• Identify and implement solutions to improve product quality and reliability.
• Support engineering changes driven by component obsolescence.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve technical issues and improve product conformity.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing teams, customers and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to technical documentation and engineering records.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across products and processes.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Altium/Cadstar

Job description

Graduate Electronic Engineer

Oxford Instruments Andor | Belfast, Northern Ireland Permanent | Full-Time | Onsite

At Oxford Instruments Andor, we develop world-leading scientific imaging and spectroscopy solutions that enable groundbreaking discoveries in life sciences, quantum technologies, astronomy and advanced manufacturing. We are seeking an enthusiastic Graduate Electronic Engineer to join our Hardware Sustaining Engineering team in Belfast and play a key role in supporting and enhancing our innovative product portfolio.

What You Will Do

Are you a recent Electronic Engineering graduate looking to launch your career with a global technology company at the forefront of scientific innovation? We are hiring for a Graduate Electronic Engineer, who will work alongside experienced engineers to investigate technical challenges, improve product performance and support the ongoing success of our cutting‑edge technologies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the sustaining and enhancement of Andor's electronic hardware products.
• Conducting root cause analysis investigations on customer returns and production issues.
• Identifying and implementing solutions to improve product quality and reliability.
• Supporting engineering changes driven by electronic component obsolescence.
• Collaborating with suppliers to resolve technical issues and improve product conformity.
• Providing technical support to manufacturing teams, customers and internal stakeholders.
• Contributing to technical documentation, user guides and engineering records.
• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives across products and processes.
• Building strong working relationships across engineering, operations and quality teams.
• Taking ownership of your personal and professional development.

What We Are Looking For

Essential

• A minimum 2:1 BEng/BSc in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a logical approach to technical investigations.
• A willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A proactive attitude with a focus on quality and delivering results.

Desirable

• Experience using schematic capture and PCB design tools such as Altium or Cadstar.
• Experience working with or fault‑finding electronic systems.
• An industrial placement year or relevant industry experience.
• Knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes.

Why Join Oxford Instruments Andor?

• Work on technology that enables world‑changing scientific discoveries.
• Join a collaborative team of experienced engineers and technical specialists.
• Gain hands‑on experience investigating real engineering challenges.
• Access professional development and learning opportunities.
• Be part of an innovative global organisation committed to advancing science and technology.
• Build a rewarding career in one of Northern Ireland's leading high‑tech employers.

Working Model

This is a permanent, onsite position based at our Belfast facility. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced, technology‑driven manufacturing and engineering environment. Occasional travel to other Oxford Instruments locations and customer sites may be required.Please note on this occasion we are unable to provide sponsorship for visa applicants for this particular post, as such applicants must hold the right to work in the UK to be eligible.

Why Oxford Instruments Andor?

Our company values of being Inclusive, Innovative, Trusted and Purposeful are at the core of everything we do for our customers and our teams. At Oxford Instruments Andor, our employees are fundamental to our business success and we are delighted to provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits programme with a range of options to suit your lifestyle.

UK Oxford Instruments Andor Benefits:

Oxford Instruments Andor provides employees with a competitive compensation & benefits package to suit your lifestyle.

• Health & Wellbeing- Mental Health First Aiders, Employee Assistance Programme (LifeWorks, Babylon and UnMind), Private Medical Insurance with BUPA for you and your dependents, Income Protection, Life Assurance and Personal Accident Insurance. Company sick pay and medical leave, Occupational healthcare Service, 2 days paid leave for volunteering each year
• Money & Lifestyle –Pension – employer contributory scheme (6%), Share Incentive Plan, Leave Purchase Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Car Salary Exchange Scheme, Tech Purchase scheme. Give as You Earn. Employee discount scheme. Free Parking Onsite.
• Career –Externally accredited training and development opportunities including support with professional qualifications, Service awards, LinkedIn learning, Learning & development programmes.
• Work Life Balance – 187.5 holiday hours, 9 customary holidays. Flexible start and finish times, lunchtime finish on Fridays, Enhanced maternity pay, Enhanced paternity pay, Bereavement leave

Oxford Instruments Andor

Oxford Instruments Andor is the global leader in the pioneering and manufacturing of high‑performance light measuring solutions, bringing together the latest developments in sensors, electronics, optics and software. Our ground‑breaking low light imaging cameras, spectroscopy solutions and microscopy systems are being used to develop cures for cancer, explore deeper into space and examine clean energy sources. We are among the world’s most innovative companies in the Photonics industry, measuring light down to a single photon and capturing events occurring within 1 billionth of a second.

We are part of the Imaging & Analysis Division within the wider Oxford Instruments Group. The I&A Division also includes Materials Analysis Group which is comprised of NanoAnalysis, Asylum Research, Plasma Technology, WITec, X‑Ray Technology, FemtoTools and Magnetic Resonance. aAt Oxford Instruments, we enable the world’s leading industrial companies and scientific research communities to image, analyse and manipulate materials down to the atomic and molecular level.

Oxford Instruments Andor is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all. However, our employment monitoring data tells us that women, individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities and people with a disability are currently under‑represented therefore, we particularly welcome applications from these individuals. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is a safe, welcoming and inclusive place to work, which is why we subscribe to Equality Charter Marks.