Component Engineer

Description

Component Engineer | Colchester area | Up to £29,500 | Leading Benefits package

Recent Electronic Engineering graduate (or soon to qualify)? Launch your career in real-world hardware product development with my client, a forward-thinking leader in advanced electronics solutions. I am recruiting a talented Graduate Component Engineer to join their Hardware Design team.

This role builds a strong foundation in component selection, supply chain, compliance, and electronics, offering structured exposure and clear progression toward a Hardware Design Engineer position.

As a Component Engineer, you'll support the full component lifecycle in innovative products, collaborating closely with design, manufacturing, quality, and procurement teams from concept to production.

Why Join?

25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy up to 10 extra days)

Life insurance (4x salary) and wellbeing support

Regular company events including summer festival and Christmas party

Free tea, coffee, and fresh fruit in the office

Regular performance reviews and pay progression (subject to business conditions)

Sponsorship for further education

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with selection, approval, and qualification of electronic components

Evaluate alternatives, second sources, and parametric comparisons

Maintain component libraries and databases

Monitor lifecycle status (NRND, LTB, EOL) and support obsolescence mitigation

Contribute to last-time-buy analysis, BOM generation, and risk assessments

Ensure compliance with standards and regulations (RoHS, REACH, etc.)

Support component and product testing/evaluation

Liaise with suppliers for technical data and availability

Help improve selection processes and standards

Join training, seminars, trade shows, and audits

What We're Looking For:

Degree (recent or imminent) in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or related field

Familiarity with schematic/PCB tools, datasheets, and BOMs

Multi-disciplinary team experience (e.g., projects/placements)

Strong Excel/spreadsheet skills and attention to detail

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration abilities

Ability to prioritise and work effectively

Enjoy hands-on product work, mentorship from senior Hardware Design Engineers, and growth in a supportive, innovative setting. xjnqpsq

Passionate about electronics and detail-driven? Apply now!

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