Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Graduate/Trainee Electrical Design Engineer (Control Panels)

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Graduate/Trainee Electrical Design Engineer (Control Panels)
Newbury
£30,000 - £35,000 + Extensive training + Progression + Christmas Shutdown + Pension + Early Finish Friday
Are you a Graduate or Junior Electrical Design Engineer or similar looking to join a well-established company offering full training and clear progression into a fully-fledged Design Engineer role?
Do you want to join a long-established engineering business that invests heavily in its people, offering hands-on mentoring from experienced engineers while working on bespoke electrical control and automation projects across a wide range of industries?
On offer is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a growing engineering company, where you will receive full training in electrical design, support the delivery of bespoke control panel projects, and develop your technical skills while working alongside an experienced team.
This role would suit a Graduate or Junior Electrical Design Engineer or similar, looking for a long-term career with excellent training, technical development, and genuine progression opportunities.
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In this role, the successful Graduate or Junior Electrical Design Engineer or similar will assist with the design of bespoke electrical control panel systems, produce electrical schematics using SolidWorks or similar software, support workshop builds and testing, and work closely with customers and stakeholders while developing the skills required to manage projects independently.
The Role:
- Assisting with the design of electrical control panel systems
- Producing electrical schematics and technical documentation using SolidWorks or similar CAD software
- Receiving ongoing training and mentoring to develop into a Design Engineer
The Person:
- Graduate, Junior or Trainee Electrical Design Engineer, or similar
- Degree, HNC/HND, Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering
- Understanding of electrical systems, circuits and engineering principles
- Full UK Driving Licence
Reference Number: BBBH26334
Keywords: Graduate Electrical Engineer, Junior Electrical Engineer, Trainee Electrical Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Control Panels, SolidWorks, CAD, Schematics, PLC, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Wiring Diagrams, Graduate Engineer, Newbury, Reading, Berkshire, Basingstoke


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