Graduate Electrical Design Engineer

Graduate Electrical Design Engineer role developing electrical and electronic systems, schematics, PCB designs and assemblies while gaining hands-on experience in testing, fault-finding and bespoke engineering projects.

Overview

Are you a recent Electrical or Electronic Engineering graduate looking to start your career in electrical design and engineering?

TBG Solutions is growing, and we’re looking for a motivated Graduate Electrical Design Engineer to join our team. If you’re passionate about engineering, enjoy problem-solving and want the opportunity to develop your skills while working on real-world projects, this role could be a great fit.

We’re TBG Solutions and we operate on a national basis providing test, measurement and control services. We work with customers to understand their requirements and, on identifying the principal challenges, engineer robust solutions that combine hardware and software. Our roots were established over 25 years ago; this means that we have decades of experience in our respective fields.

Join our prestigious business where excellence truly meets opportunity. At TBG, we pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled services with a focus on integrity, innovation, and client satisfaction. With a team of experienced professionals and a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, we strive to empower our employees to reach their full potential.

Across the business, we foster a culture of inclusivity and champion personal development so that each employee has opportunities to shine and flourish, and we want you to be a part of it.

At TBG we offer more than just a job - we offer a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful impact and grow both personally and professionally. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

We believe in investing in our employees and supporting their career development through training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities. You will have the opportunity to learn from experienced engineers, gain hands-on experience across a variety of projects and develop the skills needed to build a successful engineering career.

Join us and be part of a business that values diversity, equality, and inclusion, and is committed to making a difference in the lives of our clients and our community.

Experience Required

Who we're looking for

• Degree-level qualification in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or a closely related discipline – Essential.

• A genuine interest in electrical/electronic design and engineering.

• Understanding of basic analogue and digital electronic design principles.

• Understanding of electrical schematics and engineering drawings.

• Some experience with PCB design software – Desirable.

• Knowledge of microcontrollers – Desirable.

• Understanding of test equipment, automation or control systems – Desirable.

• Practical engineering experience gained through university projects, industrial placements, internships or personal projects – Desirable.

• Previous experience of working within Aerospace, Defence, Oil & Gas, Automotive or a similar industry – Desirable.

We are particularly interested in graduates who can demonstrate:

• A willingness to learn and develop their technical skills.

• Good problem-solving and analytical abilities.

• Good communication skills.

• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Motivation and a desire to contribute to a dynamic engineering business.

• An organised and methodical approach to engineering work.

• The ability to interpret technical information and customer requirements.

• An interest in developing designs that are practical, robust and capable of being manufactured.

• The ability to manage your own workload and work towards project deadlines.

• An enthusiasm for working within a multidisciplinary design team.

Previous professional experience in an electrical design role is not essential. We welcome applications from recent graduates who can demonstrate relevant knowledge, practical project experience and a genuine interest in developing a career in electrical design engineering. Candidates must possess all requirements for successfully meeting formal UK Security Clearance (SC) criteria.

Benefits

• 22 days holiday (including 3 days factory closure between Christmas and New Year).

• Non-contributory health scheme.

• Pension scheme.

• Electric Car Scheme.

• Electric Car Charging.

• Additional annual leave entitlement for long service.

Responsibilities

As our Graduate Electrical Design Engineer, you will have the opportunity to develop your engineering skills by working alongside experienced engineers on bespoke test, measurement and control solutions. You will support the engineering team in taking customer requirements and developing practical electrical and electronic solutions that can be manufactured within time and cost constraints.

This will involve the use of commercial off-the-shelf components as well as custom-designed interfaces. As you develop within the role, you will gain experience in the creation of electronic and electrical schematics, layouts, PCB designs, general assemblies and fault finding, helping our manufacturing team bring designs to life.

This important role will provide an opportunity to work on a wide range of bespoke engineering projects while developing your technical knowledge and experience in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

Role responsibilities

• Support the design and development of electrical and electronic assemblies from requirements through to delivery.

• Assist with the creation and maintenance of engineering documentation, including schematics, Bills of Materials and wiring schedules.

• Support the production of PCB and electrical designs using appropriate design software.

• Assist with system testing, fault finding and troubleshooting.

• Work alongside experienced engineers to develop practical, robust and manufacturable designs.

• Contribute to engineering projects and other duties as required by the Company, which may include working at other offices and customer sites.

• Develop an understanding of customer requirements, project timescales and engineering constraints.