At Denchi, we offer an environment where your talents will be nurtured, and your ideas will have a real impact. Denchi has 20 years of expertise in designing and manufacturing batteries from our base in Thurso, Scotland, we proudly serve blue chip customers in defence, security, aerospace, oil and gas, and renewables markets.
We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Graduate Electronic Engineer to join our expanding engineering team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to gain practical, hands-on experience across the entire product lifecycle. Over a three-year period, you will work on real-world, high-performance electronic and battery-powered systems, with opportunities to build your skills across a range of departments.

You will be supported by experienced engineers and will contribute to the design, development, testing, and validation of innovative electronic solutions.

Key functions

• Assist in the design and development of electronic circuits and systems (analogue, digital, and power electronics)
• Support battery management system (BMS) development and testing
• Contribute to schematic capture and PCB layout activities
• Participate in prototype assembly, testing, and debugging
• Conduct basic simulations and analysis under supervision
• Assist in the preparation of technical documentation (reports, test procedures, design records)
• Support verification and validation testing of products
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including software, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers
• Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement activities

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree (BEng/MEng) in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline
• Fundamental understanding of electronic principles (analogue and digital circuits)
• Basic knowledge of PCB design and electronic CAD tools
• Familiarity with standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, etc.)
• Understanding of embedded systems and microcontrollers (academic or project-based)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good communication and teamwork abilities
• Willingness to learn and develop in a professional engineering environment

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Academic or project experience in battery systems or power electronics
• Exposure to PCB design tools (e.g. Altium, KiCad, OrCAD)
• Basic programming experience (C/C++ or Python)
• Knowledge of electronic testing and debugging techniques
• Understanding of industry standards and engineering best practices

Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced engineering environment

Full time hours of work Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm, Friday 8am to 12.30pm

Benefits

In this role you will benefit from:

• Competitive salary – living wage employer
• Flexible parental and adoption policies
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Group Life Assurance Scheme
• Training & development budget
• Pension contribution
• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays

The local area:

The Highlands and Islands of Scotland offers some truly amazing lifestyle opportunities including:

• Stunning scenery featuring iconic mountains and flat rolling moorlands right on your doorstep.
• The world famous Royal Dornoch golf course.
• An internationally recognised surf spot around the Thurso East reef with beautiful beaches and bays, wildlife, hills, and big skies.
• Friendly thriving communities.
• Excellent local transport links to surrounding areas, including Inverness.

Our culture

Each member of our team is encouraged by a working culture that offers empowerment, collaboration, and innovation to drive continuous improvement and outstanding engineered solutions.
If you join the team at Denchi you will be working and collaborating with exceptional people from a diverse range of disciplines and backgrounds, many of whom are specialists in their specific area of expertise and are passionate about what they do.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion

Here at Denchi, our people are at the heart of what we do, which is why we are committed to being an employer that allows our staff to bring their true selves to work each day. We understand that diversity is a key to success and that what makes each of us different, strengthens us.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive working environment where all qualified applications are welcomed regardless of gender, race, religion, age, socio-economic background, disability, sexual or gender orientation. We value people for who they are and the contribution they make. We are powering an inclusive future for all.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and will be required to undergo Baseline Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.

We would love to hear from you if you think you have the skills, mindset, or experience for the job – even if you don’t match some of the items we’ve listed. Full training will be provided and we believe in hiring the whole person, not just what’s on your CV.