Graduate Instrumentation Engineer

HCL International
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Last week
£30,000 – £40,000 pa

Salary

£30,000 – £40,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Entry
Education
Degree
Posted
27 May 2026 (Last week)

Benefits

Bonus scheme of up to 20% Structured training and mentoring Exposure to cutting-edge healthcare technology Small and supportive team environment Genuine long-term career development opportunities

Graduate Instrumentation Engineer

Stevenage | £30,000–£40,000 + Bonus

A growing healthcare technology company is seeking a Graduate Instrumentation Engineer to join its R&D team and support the development of an innovative diagnostic platform.

This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, hands-on graduate with a 2.i or higher from a leading university, looking to gain exposure to product development, testing, troubleshooting and instrumentation within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Working alongside experienced engineers and scientists, the graduate will receive training and mentorship while helping to support the build, testing and maintenance of specialist diagnostic equipment.

Suitable graduate degree backgrounds include:

* Mechanical Engineering

* Biomedical Engineering

* Mechatronics

* Electrical & Electronic Engineering

* Product Design Engineering

* Physics

* Biochemistry

* Bioscience

* Life Sciences

Any of the following would be advantageous:

* Industrial placement year

* Year in industry

* Laboratory experience

* Instrumentation projects

* Product testing

* Mechanical assembly

* Electronics projects

* Technical troubleshooting

* Practical engineering hobbies

The role will involve:

* Equipment assembly and maintenance

* Product testing and troubleshooting

* Investigating equipment faults

* Supporting quality and validation activities

* Working closely with engineers, scientists and external suppliers

* Assisting with future product development activities

What's on offer for the graduate?

* Structured training and mentoring

* Exposure to cutting-edge healthcare technology

* Small and supportive team environment

* Opportunity to work directly with experienced technical specialists

* Bonus scheme of up to 20%

* Genuine long-term career development opportunities

So if you are a graduate, with a practical leaning & interested in moving into the healthcare sector, apply today for more details & a quick chat

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