Junior Electronics Hardware Engineer

• The Role
• As a Junior Hardware Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the manufacture, assembly and testing of the electrical hardware used across SlurryKat machinery.
• A key part of the role will be the manufacture of wiring looms and cable harnesses, as well as the assembly and wiring of electrical control panels.
• You will work closely with R&D and production teams to ensure that electrical systems are correctly manufactured, installed and tested.
• Key Responsibilities
• Build and test wiring looms and cable harnesses for mobile machinery
• Manufacture harnesses to engineering drawings and wiring diagrams
• Select appropriate cables, connectors, terminals, protective sleeving and conduit
• Carry out wire cutting, stripping, crimping, soldering and termination where required
• Produce and maintain loom and harness documentation
• Wire sensors, actuators, valves, motors and other electrical equipment
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Carry out continuity, insulation and functional testing of wiring and panels
• Diagnose wiring faults and assist with electrical troubleshooting
• Support electrical installation and commissioning of completed machines
• Maintain good standards of cable routing, labelling, termination and workmanship
• Maintain accurate build records and documentation
• Follow relevant electrical, machinery and safety standards
• Essential Skills & Experience
• Basic understanding of electrical and electronic systems
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Good practical skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working with hand tools and electrical assembly equipment
• Understanding of basic electrical principles
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to learn and develop practical engineering skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team
• A qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Electronics, or a related engineering discipline would be beneficial.
• Desirable Experience

Experience in any of the following would be particularly beneficial

• Wiring looms and cable harnesses
• 12 V / 24 V DC electrical systems
• Crimping and terminal systems
• Cable glands, conduit, and heat-shrink
• Electrical CAD software
• Electrical testing and fault finding
• Reading connector pin-outs
• What We're Looking For

The right person will be

• A practical, methodical and hands-on junior engineer
• Comfortable moving between electronic design work, the workshop and machinery testing.
• Comfortable building and testing prototypes.
• Able to work independently while collaborating with other engineering disciplines.
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving manufacturing and R&D environment.
• Able to communicate technical information clearly to engineers, production staff and other departments.
• Why Join SlurryKat?
• This is an opportunity to play a direct role in developing the electronic architecture of future SlurryKat machinery.
• You will work closely with our Embedded Systems and wider engineering teams, taking projects from concept and component selection through prototype development, testing, production and field use.
• The role offers significant scope to develop new electronic technologies and help shape how electronics, automation and intelligent control are incorporated across the SlurryKat product range.
• What We Offer
• Competitive salary.
• Bonus scheme.
• Opportunity to work on industry-leading machinery.
• Supportive team environment.
• 28 Days paid annual leave
• On-site parking
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• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

Company pension

On-site parking

Experience

* Electrical engineering: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person