Graduate Electrical Design Engineer (Manufacturing/Electronics)

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  • Location: Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Engineering Graduates & Trainees
  • Salary: £28000.00 - £35000 per annum + Great work-life balance
  • Published: 13 August 2026

Graduate Electrical Design Engineer (Manufacturing/Electronics)

Port Talbot

£30,000 – £35,000 + Training + Great work-life balance + Free Parking + Permanent Position

Are you a recent Electrical or Electronics Engineering graduate or similar looking to kick-start your career with a fast-paced manufacturing business where you will receive hands-on training and develop your technical engineering skills?

Do you want to join a company that will give you the opportunity to work closely with customers and experienced engineers, gaining practical experience in electrical design, reverse engineering, component selection, wiring harnesses, and new product introduction?

On offer is a fantastic opportunity to join an established sub-contract electronics manufacturer, where you’ll be trained across a broad range of technical engineering activities while working on real customer products and supporting the manufacturing process from concept through to production.

This role would suit a recent Electrical or Electronics Engineering graduate looking to build a career in electrical design and manufacturing, with an understanding of AutoCAD and a genuine interest in developing their practical engineering skills.

In this role, the successful candidate will support the Technical/Engineering team with reverse engineering, electrical component identification, bill of material creation, wiring harness drawings, production documentation, sample production, and providing technical support to the manufacturing team.

The Role:

  • Supporting the reverse engineering of customer products and technical information
  • Assisting with electrical component identification, sourcing, and assembly design
  • Creating and updating bills of materials and supporting assembly costing
  • Developing and revising wiring harness assembly and installation drawings
  • Preparing technical and production documentation
  • Supporting sample production during the NPI process
  • Working alongside experienced engineers and manufacturing teams to resolve technical issues
  • Providing technical support and training to operators as required
  • Liaising with customers and internal teams to understand product requirements
  • Day shift, Monday to Friday with no weekends

The Person:

  • Recent graduate in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related subject
  • Understanding of AutoCAD (Essential)
  • Genuine interest in electrical/electronic design and manufacturing
  • Knowledge of electrical wiring and basic IPC wiring standards (Preferred)
  • Understanding of 3D modelling and design (Preferred)
  • Familiarity with PPAP and DFMA (Preferred)
  • Basic understanding of RS232/RS485 and Modbus TCP protocols (Preferred)
  • Any knowledge of PCB design, Python, MySQL, or PLC programming would be advantageous
  • Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn

Reference: BBBH26804

Keywords: Graduate Electrical Engineer, Graduate Electronics Engineer, Graduate Electrical Design Engineer, Junior Electrical Engineer, Junior Electronics Engineer, Electrical Design, Electronics, AutoCAD, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Wiring Harness, PCB Design, NPI, PPAP, DFMA, IPC Standards, PLC, Python, Manufacturing, Engineering, Port Talbot, South Wales

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