Graduate R&D Engineer: Build & Scale Real Hardware

SF Partners; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners partners with a UK technology start-up to develop an AI-enabled consumer product, moving from development into production in Birmingham and targeting international markets. This Graduate R&D Engineer role offers hands-on exposure across mechanical and electronics engineering with guidance from senior engineers.

You'll progress from CAD and electronics through to prototyping, testing, certification and eventual production, supporting a product moving toward scale with experienced

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineering mindset with problem solving.
• Experience with CAD design and prototyping projects.
• Understanding electronics schematics and testing basics.
• Strong record-keeping and organized approach.
• Placement year or project work in related field.

Responsibilities

• Deliver design tasks in CAD, including parts, sub-assemblies and drawings, reviewed by senior engineers.
• Support electronics development, including schematics, board bring-up and bench testing.
• Build and test prototypes hands-on, supporting jigs, fixtures and assembly trials.
• Support structured test campaigns, including instrumentation, data capture and results.
• Learn what it takes to change a certified product - and why engineering discipline matters.
• Work closely with experienced engineers and contribute to a product that is moving from development into production and scale.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

CAD drafting

Electronics basics

Prototyping

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electronics/mechatronics

Tools

Oscilloscope

DMM

Soldering

Job description

SF Partners partners with a UK technology start-up to develop an AI-enabled consumer product, moving from development into production in Birmingham and targeting international markets. This Graduate R&D Engineer role offers hands-on exposure across mechanical and electronics engineering with guidance from senior engineers.

You'll progress from CAD and electronics through to prototyping, testing, certification and eventual production, supporting a product moving toward scale with experienced