Junior Electronic Engineer

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading MedTech company in Peterborough seeks a motivated Junior Electronics Engineer to join their R&D team. This role offers hands-on experience in developing innovative medical devices while learning from experienced engineers. Responsibilities include assisting in circuit design, PCB layout, and conducting hardware testing. Applicants should have a degree in Electronics Engineering and a strong foundation in electronic fundamentals. Join a supportive environment that fosters career progression and ongoing technical development.

Benefits

Supportive learning environment

Opportunity to work on impactful technology

Career progression and technical development

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics Engineering or a related field.
• Practical knowledge of electronic fundamentals and circuit analysis.
• Some experience with PCB design tools like Altium or KiCad is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of analogue and digital electronic circuits.
• Support PCB layout, schematic capture, and prototyping activities.
• Conduct testing, debugging, and verification of hardware components.

Skills

Electronic fundamentals

Circuit analysis

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar

Tools

Altium

KiCad

Job description

Junior Electronics Engineer – MedTech Sector

Location: Peterborough

Company: KO2’s Client (Medical Technology)

KO2 are partnering with a growing MedTech company in Peterborough who are looking to add a Junior Electronics Engineer to their expanding R&D team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who wants to work on meaningful, life‑improving technology while learning from highly experienced engineers.

The Role

As a Junior Electronics Engineer, you’ll join a small, collaborative engineering team developing cutting‑edge medical devices. You’ll gain hands‑on experience across the full product development lifecycle, supporting senior engineers with design, prototyping, testing, and documentation of electronic systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of analogue and digital electronic circuits
• Support PCB layout, schematic capture and prototyping activities
• Conduct testing, debugging and verification of hardware components
• Create and maintain engineering documentation
• Work closely with experienced engineers to deliver high‑quality, safety‑critical solutions
• Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills & Experience Needed

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar
• Practical knowledge of electronic fundamentals, circuit analysis and test equipment
• Some experience with PCB design tools (e.g. Altium, KiCad, or similar) is desirable
• Enthusiasm to learn, solve problems and work in a collaborative R&D environment
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to work on medical‑grade, high‑reliability products

What’s on Offer

• A supportive environment where you’ll learn from senior engineers
• Opportunity to work on innovative medical technology with real‑world impact
• Career progression and ongoing technical development

If you’re a motivated junior engineer looking to take the next step in your electronics career, we’d love to hear from you.