PurpleSector

Hardware Development Engineer - Placement Student (Prototyping & Productisation)

Closes 21 Oct 2026

Placement

Engineering

Paid

Year groups

Not specified

Deadline

21 Oct 2026

Field

Engineering

Sector

Manufacturing & Engineering

Year groups

Penultimate Year

Pay

Paid

Duration

12 months

Key facts

Degree required: Bachelor's

What you'll do

Hardware Development Engineer - Graduate Placement/ Early career engineer You will help prototype, upgrade and productionise PurpleSector devices including logger boxes, communications equipment and sensor sets, supporting the complete journey from an initial idea through build, test, installation and maintenance.

Eligibility

General Requirements: Studying towards or recently completed a degree in electronic, electrical, mechatronic, mechanical or systems engineering, or a closely related subject A strong practical interest in electronics, sensors, wiring, communications and physical prototyping Comfortable using basic workshop and electrical test equipment safely and methodically Able to read and create clear drawings, wiring information and build documentation Organised and willing to take ownership of ordering, configuration, testing, installation and maintenance tasks Flexible to travel to client sites in the UK and Europe, an interest in motorsport is desirable.

Structure & format

Funding structure

(subject to contract eligibility): 25 days holiday (pro-rated for part time employees) Pension (4% employee, 5% employer) Life insurance x 4 of salary Healthcare (after 6 month probation) Income Protection (after 6 month probation) Employee Assistance Scheme Up to 10% discretionary annual bonus (based on individual/company performance).

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