Junior Electronic Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the development of electronic products is seeking a Junior Electronics Engineer to join their expanding R&D team. This role offers hands-on experience across the full product development lifecycle and the opportunity to collaborate with skilled engineers. Ideal for candidates with a degree in Electronics Engineering and 1-3 years of experience, this position promises professional growth and involvement in diverse projects.

Benefits

Mentorship and ongoing development

Varied projects across multiple sectors

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of industry experience in an electronics engineering role.
• Solid understanding of analog and digital circuit design.
• Experience with PCB design tools and lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, and testing of electronic circuits and systems.
• Support schematic capture and PCB layout design.
• Perform debugging, fault-finding, and root cause analysis on hardware.

Skills

Analog circuit design

Digital circuit design

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

PCB design tools (Altium, KiCad, Eagle)

Lab equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators)

Job description

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KO2 is working on behalf of a long-standing client in the Wigan area, a specialist in the design and development of cutting-edge electronic products for a range of industries. Due to continued growth and the successful delivery of multiple new projects, they are now looking to add a Junior Electronics Engineer to their expanding R&D team.

About the Role:

This is an excellent opportunity for a Junior Electronics Engineer with 1 to 3 years of industry experience to further develop their skills in a hands-on, small team collaborative environment. You’ll work across the full product development lifecycle—from concept through to production—alongside a team of experienced engineers developing innovative and reliable electronic systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design, development, and testing of electronic circuits and systems
• Support schematic capture and PCB layout design
• Perform debugging, fault-finding, and root cause analysis on hardware
• Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and production teams
• Contribute to documentation, design reviews, and technical reports

Skills & Experience Required:

• Degree in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline
• 1 to 3 years of industry experience in an electronics engineering role
• Solid understanding of analog and digital circuit design
• Experience with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad, Eagle)
• Experience using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, etc.)

Desirable (but not essential):

• Exposure to EMC compliance, design for manufacture, or design for test
• Familiarity with microcontrollers and embedded systems
• Previous involvement in taking products from concept to production

What’s on Offer:

• Mentorship and ongoing development in a growing engineering team
• Involvement in varied projects across multiple sectors

This role is ideal for someone early in their electronics career looking to gain deeper experience in an industrial product development setting.

Apply today with an up to date CV to KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions.