Graduate Electronics Engineer

Build a career powered by innovations that matter!  At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible.  We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.

Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific.  Looking for a great place to work?  You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment.  Come explore Novanta.

Graduate Electronics Engineering Scheme

Stockport, Greater Manchester | 24-Month Graduate Programme

Launch Your Engineering Career in Advanced Technology

Immediate Start

Are you graduating in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related discipline and looking for a role where you can apply your knowledge from day one?

The Novanta Bee Graduate Scheme is a structured two-year programme designed to develop future Electronics Engineers within our world-leading CO₂ laser business. You'll gain hands-on experience across manufacturing, testing, process improvement, quality, and engineering while working on technology used in medical, industrial and automation applications.

What you will do:

Over 24 months, you will progress from learning our products and manufacturing processes to leading engineering projects and solving complex technical challenges.

You will:

• Build expertise in electronic assembly, testing and fault finding
• Work alongside experienced engineers and technicians
• Support process improvement and quality initiatives
• Participate in engineering and new product introduction projects
• Learn Lean Manufacturing and problem-solving methodologies
• Gain exposure to ECNs, validation activities and manufacturing systems
• Travel internationally for specialist product training
• Present your work and achievements to senior leaders

What we are looking for:

• Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics, or a related engineering discipline
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• A genuine interest in technology and engineering
• Curiosity, initiative and a hands-on approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Why Join Novanta?

• Structured 24-month development programme
• Mentoring from experienced engineers
• International training opportunities
• Exposure to advanced laser technology
• Lean and Continuous Improvement training
• Real project ownership and business impact
• Clear progression into an Electronics Engineering career path

Your Future:

By the end of the programme, you'll have the skills, experience and confidence to progress into an Electronics Engineering role, supporting the development and manufacture of technologies that make a difference across healthcare, life sciences and advanced industry.

Start your engineering career with Novanta and help build innovations that matter.

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, for example with applications, interviews, or assessments, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner.

We will work with you to understand your needs and make appropriate arrangements so you can perform at your best.

Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.

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