Trainee EMC Electronics Engineer

Description

Trainee EMC Electronics Engineer

Location: Manchester

Salary: £28,000 - £38,000 (depending on experience)

Company: KO2's client - Established EMC Test Laboratory

Are you passionate about electronics? Want to build a rewarding, hands-on career in a highly specialised field with clear progression and real-world impact? KO2's client, a long-established electronics and EMC testing laboratory based in Manchester, is looking for a Trainee EMC Electronics Engineer to join their expert team.

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected, close-knit team of just nine people, working directly with customers to ensure their products meet essential compliance standards. You'll gain exposure to real electronics in action - from evaluating product failures to suggesting design improvements - and develop your skills in one of the UK's few dedicated EMC test labs in the region.

Why join KO2's client?

30 years of industry experience in EMC, and environmental product testing

A hands-on role where electronics meets problem solving

Family-run environment - low pressure, high support

Real technical variety (not just testing - also diagnosis, rework, and design support)

Clear pathway to Senior Engineer and potentially Director level in future

Work directly with clients on-site and operate industry-grade testing equipment

Like MythBusters, but real - you'll literally "beat devices to death" with surges, RF, and environmental stress tests!What you'll be doing:

Learning to operate and set up EMC and other compliance tests

Interacting directly with customers to understand their electronics products and test needs

Troubleshooting and advising on product failures

Supporting or leading remedial work and occasional circuit redesign

Progressing from trainee to senior level as your knowledge and confidence growsWhat we're looking for:

A genuine passion for electronics - whether from formal education, tinkering at home, or hands-on work

Interest in EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) - prior experience not essential

Degree, HND, or no formal qualifications - we care more about aptitude and attitude

Someone curious, practical, and eager to learn in a real-world electronics environment

Bonus: Radio amateurs / hobbyists / repairers / electronics tinkerers especially welcome!What you'll gain:

A stable, long-term role with real technical ownership

Practical training from experienced engineers, including our current EMC lead

Career progression into senior technical and leadership positions

Access to a rare facility with equipment and knowledge not commonly found in the North of England

A job that actually uses your passion for electronicsIf you're an aspiring engineer with a passion for electronics, ready to build a career in EMC testing and compliance, this is your chance to make a difference - and blow some stuff up (safely, of course)

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