Graduate Electrical Design Engineer

Job description

Our client, based in Newmarket, is looking to recruit a Graduate Electrical Design Engineer to join their growing engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate (or someone early in their career) to gain hands-on experience in electrical design within a supportive and well-structured environment.

The Role

As a Graduate Electrical Design Engineer, you will work closely with senior engineers and other departments to support the design and development of electrical systems and products. Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the design of control panels and switchgear in line with customer requirements and relevant standards
• Supporting compliance with legislative and safety requirements, with guidance from senior team members
• Producing electrical schematic and layout drawings using AutoCAD
• Preparing supporting documentation such as bills of materials and basic test procedures
• Assisting in the selection of electrical components for UK and international applications
• Taking part in design reviews and quality checks
• Working collaboratively with sales, production, and quality teams to provide technical support
• Developing an understanding of sales engineering and customer requirements over time

About You

To be considered for this Graduate Electrical Design Engineer role, you will ideally have:

• A degree (or equivalent qualification) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• A basic understanding of electrical design principles (industrial or commercial environments preferred)
• Some experience using AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical (academic or placement experience welcomed)
• The ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings
• A proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and strong attention to detail

What's on Offer

In return, our client is offering:

• Salary up to £35,000, depending on experience
• Structured graduate training and mentoring
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing skills development
• On-site training covering all aspects of the role
• Contributory group personal pension
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newmarket

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

04-02-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English