Graduate / Junior Electrical Design Engineer

Looking for your first proper step into electrical design? A global engineering manufacturer is growing its UK R&D team in Fareham and wants a graduate or early-career Electrical Design Engineer to join an established, supportive electrical engineering team.

You’ll be working on next-generation products for some of the most exciting sectors in engineering, including data centres, heat pumps and hydrogen fuel cells, alongside engineers in the UK and across Europe.

What you’ll be doing

• Producing electrical drawings, schematics and BOMs in AutoCAD Electrical (around 70% of the role)
• Supporting the design and development of electrical and controls systems for new products, in line with CE, UL and machinery safety standards
• Providing technical support to sales teams and customers
• Writing and maintaining technical manuals, guidance documents and work instructions
• Working with mechanical, manufacturing, quality and product teams to bring new products to market

What you’ll need

• Experience using AutoCAD Electrical
• A solid grounding in electrical engineering principles
• Some practical experience outside university, such as a placement, internship or industry role
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to explain technical detail to customers and colleagues

Nice to have

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• PLC programming experience
• Experience writing technical documentation
• Exposure to HVAC or heat exchanger products

What’s on offer

• £39,000 – £42,000 plus benefits
• Structured mentoring and training from experienced engineers
• Hybrid working after an initial three months in the office
• Occasional travel to sites across Europe, with opportunities further afield
• Clear progression within a global R&D organisation

Start date: January 2027

Interested? Apply now or get in touch with Tom Meades at Visum Recruitment for a confidential chat.