Junior Electrical Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering company as a Junior Electrical Design Engineer, where you will be involved in the complete product lifecycle from design to testing. This role offers a supportive environment with tailored training, opportunities for personal growth, and exposure to innovative projects in a collaborative team setting.

Benefits

Tailored training and development

Exposure to full lifecycle product development

Opportunities in R&D, testing, and compliance

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• Some experience with electrical testing, wiring, or CAD.
• Familiar with programming or configuring test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret customer specifications and define electrical design requirements.
• Conduct electrical testing and analysis to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with teams on design and validation of electromechanical assemblies.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Job description

Job DescriptionJunior Electrical Design Engineer

Are you an enthusiastic Junior Electrical Design Engineer with a flair for design and development? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering company specialising in the development of bespoke electromechanical systems for a wide range of applications.

Working as part of a collaborative engineering team, you'll be involved in projects from concept through to delivery. This hands-on role offers variety and the opportunity to grow your skills in electrical analysis, test equipment development, and compliance with safety and legislative standards.

Key Responsibilities of the Electrical Design Engineer:

• Interpret customer specifications and define electrical design requirements.




• Create and interpret wiring diagrams, electrical tables, and test documentation.




• Support the design and validation of bespoke electromechanical assemblies.




• Conduct electrical testing and analysis to ensure product performance and compliance.




• Design and build electrical test fixtures, harnesses, and jigs.




• Develop and document test methods and procedures.




• Support off-site testing and qualification activities when required.




• Contribute to root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts.




• Collaborate with internal teams including mechanical design, production, and quality.




• Assist with training junior team members or apprentices when needed.

Skill-set of the Junior Electrical Design Engineer:

• Degree-qualified in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.




• Passionate about practical, hands-on engineering and solving complex problems.




• Some experience with electrical testing, wiring, or CAD (placement or academic).




• Familiar with programming or configuring test equipment (e.g. LabVIEW, MATLAB – desirable).




• Strong communication skills and a team-first approach.




• Eagerness to learn and develop within a fast-paced engineering environment.

What’s on Offer:

• A supportive environment with tailored training and development.




• Exposure to full lifecycle product development.




• Opportunity to gain experience in R&D, testing, and compliance.




• Progression opportunities within a growing technical team.

Ready to start your engineering career with a company that values innovation and professional growth? Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity or get in touch with ReeVR Talent for more information.