Job Description:

Graduate Electronics & Controls Engineer

LOCATION: Hull, East Yorkshire
SALARY: Graduate Package

Ideal Heating is looking for a Graduate Electronics & Controls Engineer to contribute to product research and development as the business continues to decarbonise and expand its range of heat pumps, domestic and commercial heating products. In this Graduate Electronics & Controls Engineer role, you’ll explore how electronic and controls systems can work with new technologies and help shape future products.

Working within the new £19m R&D facility as part of a small supportive team you’ll contribute to technical projects and product development. A key part of your work will be testing and specifying various parts and components such as printed circuit boards (PCBs), alongside wider electronics research, design, and development project work.

Comprehensive training will be provided.

WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT

• Take a lead in testing and validation of hardware and software systems, parts, and component central to the product portfolio development.
• Contribute to R&D work connected to product decarbonisation and changing technologies.
• Work across research, design, development, and programme delivery.
• Interface with various external suppliers and internal stakeholders within other departments.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• A competitive graduate salary.
• Comprehensive training and development.
• 25 days holiday.
• Enhanced employer pension.
• Private health scheme. 
• Company lottery with monthly cash prizes.
• Local retail & leisure discounts (Hugh Rice, Travis Perkins, Wolseley, Leisure Centres).
• A varied role spanning research, testing, specification, and product development.
• The chance to build your expertise while contributing to the development of the wider engineering team.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Research, test, and validate electronic technologies and how they can interface with new product technologies.
• Plan, lead and complete technical activities to agreed timescales and costs.
• Apply engineering principles to practical problem-solving, solution evaluation, and technical planning.
• Review technologies, processes and outcomes, identifying and implementing improvements.
• Work with external specialists and contractors where needed to deliver new product introduction and continuous improvement programmes.
• Keep up to date with regulations and standards relevant to your area, while maintaining a broader awareness across engineering.
• Communicate technical information clearly to support effective decision-making.
• Take responsibility for your own continuing professional development.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• An Electrical, Electronics, Controls, Computer Science, or relevant Degree.
• Knowledge of electronics or controls engineering principles relevant to the role and R&D work.
• Strong analytical and critical reasoning skills, with the ability to put solutions into practice.
• Good communication and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Software development or programming (C, C#, Python) would be advantageous but not essential.
• Self-motivation and the ability to balance competing priorities and see work through to completion.

WHY EMMERSON KITNEY?

At Emmerson Kitney, we Recruit Different. You’re not just another candidate; you’re a professional with goals, and we’re here to help you achieve them. Our knowledge of the local market means we focus on opportunities where there’s a genuine fit.

We work in partnership with businesses, taking time to understand their teams, culture and hiring needs. We stay involved throughout the recruitment process to support both candidates and clients.

WHAT NEXT?

If you have a relevant engineering degree and want to apply your knowledge to market leading products that are continuing to evolve, we’d like to hear from you.

This is a retained search with Emmerson Kitney – all direct or third-party applications will be forwarded to us as the recruitment partner.