Graduate Electrical Design Engineer
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
Newmarket
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£42,000 / year
CATEGORY
Engineering
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion
SKILLS
AutoCAD
Electrical Design Principles
Control Panel Design
Switchgear Design
Reading Electrical Schematics
Technical Drawing Interpretation
Collaboration Skills
Attention to Detail
FULL DESCRIPTION
Graduate Electrical Design Engineer in Newmarket
Graduate Electrical Design Engineer in Newmarket
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
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