Hardware Development Engineer (Graduate)

PurpleSector; Thursley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension

Life insurance

Healthcare

Income protection

Employee Assistance Scheme

Bonus potential

Job summary

PurpleSector is seeking a Hardware Development Engineer (Graduate Placement) to prototype, assemble and test hardware for logger boxes, sensors and communications gear. You will work across the full lifecycle from idea through build, test, installation and maintenance, while developing robust processes for productionisation.

The role requires reading wiring diagrams, documenting builds and owning hardware assets.

Qualifications

• Must have a practical interest in hardware, sensors and physical prototyping.
• Ability to read and create clear drawings, wiring info and build documentation.
• Willingness to travel to client sites across the UK and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Prototype and assemble logger boxes, sensors and supporting hardware.
• Upgrade prototypes into robust, repeatable products.
• Manage components, materials and replacement parts.

Skills

Hands-on prototyping

Documentation

Electrical testing

Wiring diagrams

Electrical assembly

Travel-flexible

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree

Tools

Basic workshop tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Hardware Development Engineer - Graduate Placement/ Early career engineer

Location: Thursley, Surrey (candidates must have the ability to work from and travel to Thursley, GU8 and other sites, as required)

12 month placement

We are looking for a practical early-career engineer with a genuine curiosity for hardware. You will help prototype, upgrade and productionise PurpleSector devices including logger boxes, communications equipment and sensor sets, supporting the complete journey from an initial idea through build, test, installation and maintenance.

• Hands-on experimentation and safe, robust builds over desk-based theory alone
• Simple, serviceable hardware that works reliably in demanding environments
• Careful configuration, testing, documentation and ownership of physical assets
• A Formula 1 mindset: curiosity, precision, pace and continuous improvement

This role suits someone who enjoys making, testing and improving physical systems and wants to see their work operating on real client equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prototype and assemble logger boxes, communications devices, sensor sets and supporting hardware
• Upgrade existing systems and help turn successful prototypes into robust, repeatable products
• Select, order and manage components, materials, tools and replacement parts
• Create and maintain practical drawings, wiring diagrams, bills of materials and build records
• Wire, configure and test sensors, power supplies, communications equipment and data-acquisition hardware
• Investigate faults, record test results and implement practical improvements
• Install, commission and maintain hardware at PurpleSector and client sites
• Work closely with instrumentation, software and data teams to ensure complete systems perform as intended

General Requirements:

• Studying towards or recently completed a degree in electronic, electrical, mechatronic, mechanical or systems engineering, or a closely related subject
• A strong practical interest in electronics, sensors, wiring, communications and physical prototyping
• Comfortable using basic workshop and electrical test equipment safely and methodically
• Able to read and create clear drawings, wiring information and build documentation
• Organised and willing to take ownership of ordering, configuration, testing, installation and maintenance tasks
• Flexible to travel to client sites in the UK and Europe; an interest in motorsport is desirable

Employee Benefits (subject to contract eligibility):

• 25 days holiday (pro-rated for part time employees)
• Pension (4% employee, 5% employer)
• Life insurance x 4 of salary
• Healthcare (after 6 month probation)
• Income Protection (after 6 month probation)
• Employee Assistance Scheme
• Up to 10% discretionary annual bonus (based on individual/company performance)