Early Career / Graduate Design Engineer

Mktest; Wellington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing equipment company in the United Kingdom is seeking an early career or graduate design engineer to join their engineering team. This full-time, onsite role is based in Wellington and involves designing electronic products and working closely with customers. You will gain hands-on experience with electronic design and testing, supported by experienced engineers. The starting salary is £35,000 with comprehensive benefits including a pension scheme and professional memberships.

Benefits

Company pension scheme (matched up to 8%)

Technology voucher scheme

Professional membership fees

Free onsite parking

Enhanced Maternity / Paternity pay

Qualifications

• Bachelor's level degree or equivalent experience in Science/Engineering.
• Basic knowledge of electronic design principles.
• Understanding of AC/DC circuits is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design electronic systems for measurement of voltage and current.
• Debugging electrical circuits and conducting acceptance tests.
• Report writing for records of engineering investigations.

Skills

Electronic design principles

Schematic and PCB design

Prototype build and test

Use of laboratory electronic test equipment

Mechanical design using CAD

Writing and presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering

Tools

Electronics CAD packages

Bench PSUs

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Job description

We’re excited to offer a new opportunity for an early career or graduate engineer to join our engineering team. This role is ideal for someone looking to start their career in a hands‑on, collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions will directly shape the future of industrial test and measurement.

As part of our engineering team, you’ll be involved in the design of cutting‑edge electrical and electronic products, working closely with customers to deliver tailored solutions that enhance their manufacturing and testing capabilities. You’ll gain exposure to real‑world applications and be supported by experienced engineers who are passionate about what we do.

About MK Test Systems

MK Test Systems is a global leader in the design and manufacture of Automated Test Equipment (ATE), trusted by some of the world’s largest manufacturers in aerospace, rail, and energy. With over 30 years of experience and a reputation for innovation, our systems are deployed all around the world to ensure the safety, quality, and reliability of complex electrical platforms.

MK Test Systems is part of Halma Plc, a global group of life‑saving technology companies. Halma is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people worldwide through innovative solutions in safety, health, and environmental protection.

We pride ourselves on being a supportive and growing team where career development is not just encouraged — it’s expected. We offer a culture of continuous learning, open communication, and shared success. If you’re curious, driven, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Want to learn more about our team and culture? Visit ourcompany page and follow us onLinkedIn to see what life at MK Test is all about.

Understanding and Experience

Applicants for this early career / graduate design engineer role should hold a bachelor’s level degree (Level 6) or higher in a Science/ Engineering discipline (or be able to show demonstrated experience working at this academic level).

A successful applicant should have basic knowledge and experience in some or all of the following areas:

• Electronic design principals for measurement of voltage, current and resistance.
• Understanding of schematic and PCB design using an electronics CAD package.
• Electrical principals including power supplies and AC theory.
• Prototype build and test of electronic circuits.
• Use of laboratory electronic test equipment (Bench PSUs, Multimeters, Oscilloscopes etc.)
• Electrical principals of current rating, wire sizing and electrical crimping
• Understanding of AC/DC circuits
• Mechanical design using 2D and/or 3D CAD
• Writing and presentation skills in English

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Working with the engineering team on the following:

• Design of electronic systems for measurement of voltage, current, resistance and impedance
• MK Test’s Automeg product line of computer programmable Automatic Test Equipment (ATE)
• Fault finding and debugging of electrical circuits
• Conducting factory and installation acceptance tests following set procedures
• Report writing for records of engineering investigation or formal acceptance procedures
• High voltage cable harness testing using established methods
• Systems and ergonomic design and layout to ensure all customer requirements are integrated into the design
• System test and qualification/acceptance procedure creation
• Support to Production and Operations teams in the manufacturing and testing of products

On occasion the following duties will also be required:

• Support to Customer Service Department in resolution of installation, commissioning and in‑service issues or problems, either at the factory or customer premises
• Travel to customers’ premises, in the UK, Europe or Worldwide

Salary and Benefits

The Early Career / Graduate Design Engineer role has a starting salary of £35,000 p.a. This is a full‑time, onsite role and is based at our head office in Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9AD, UK.

Company benefits include:

• Company pension scheme (matched up to 8%)
• Technology voucher scheme
• Professional membership fees
• Help yourself fruit at ATE house
• Up to 2 days per year volunteering
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity pay
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Salary Extras platform (discount vouchers)
• Death in service pay
• Free onsite parking

Candidates must

• Have the full right to work in the UK
• Be able to travel daily to work onsite at MK Test Systems’ head office in Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9AD, UK.

How to apply for the role

If you’re ready to take the next step in your engineering career and join a team that values support and innovation, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role here .

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged.We look forward to welcoming a new team member who is excited to make the world a safer, cleaner and healthier place with us.