Trainee Electronic Component Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trainee Electronic Component Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in the full product lifecycle, from design to manufacturing. You will be responsible for selecting components, maintaining records, and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance and efficiency. With a competitive salary and numerous perks, including a pension scheme and support for career development, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in a challenging yet rewarding environment. Join a company with over 70 years of experience in electronic design and assembly services!

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Free parking

Profit-related bonus

Support for career development

Qualifications

• Degree in electronics or relevant experience is required.
• 2 years of industrial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Select appropriate components for designs and maintain records.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for approvals and compliance.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Electronics

2 years of industrial experience

Tools

Excel

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

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Runcorn, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

We have an excellent opportunity for a Trainee Electronic Component Engineer to join this leading provider of electronic design and assembly services in Widnes, Cheshire.

About the company

With over 70 years of collective experience in avionics, automotive subsystems, digital video, data acquisition, motor control, and smart card development, our client works with customers at the forefront of new product development—from initial design and prototyping to certification, volume manufacturing, and ongoing maintenance and repair. This covers the complete product lifecycle.

About the role

As a Trainee Electronic Component Engineer, your role involves selecting appropriate components for designs, collaborating with design, engineering, and procurement teams. Responsibilities include:

• Introduction and maintenance of component records in internal systems
• Establishing and maintaining technical contacts with manufacturers and suppliers
• Collaborating with stakeholders to obtain approvals for new and alternative components, verifying regulatory compliance
• Disseminating critical component information, including new introductions, last-time buys, and obsolescence notifications
• Assisting with component selection, pricing, and lead time data for design and manufacturing

About you

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in electronics or relevant experience
• Preferably 2 years of industrial experience in a related role
• Excellent communication skills
• Problem-solving skills and initiative
• Organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Attention to detail
• Experience with Excel and MRP/ERP systems

Hours and rewards

The role offers a salary up to £27,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus:

• 25 days holiday (plus 1 day per year up to 30 days) and statutory bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Free parking
• Profit-related bonus
• Challenging environment
• Support for career development