Graduate Hardware Engineer

<div> <h3>We are looking for a motivated <strong>Graduate Hardware Engineer</strong> to join our small but highly focused Hardware Development team. You will experience the full spectrum of the hardware lifecycle, making a tangible impact on products that deploy directly into thousands of homes.</h3> <h3>You will play a hands-on role in bringing our next generation of Electric Vehicle (EV) and smart energy hardware to life. This position is perfect for an adaptable, enthusiastic graduate who enjoys tackling a wide variety of tasks and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.</h3> </div><br><strong>What you will do:</strong><br><div> <ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Hardware Development:</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> Assist in the end-to-end specification and development engineering of EV chargers and other innovative smart energy hardware.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Testing &amp; Validation:</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> Conduct rigorous hands-on testing, prototyping, and validation of hardware components to ensure safety, reliability, and performance.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Certification Support:</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> Assist the team in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, preparing documentation and hardware for crucial industry certifications and compliance standards.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Problem Solving:</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> Actively investigate hardware issues and perform root-cause analysis to resolve technical challenges.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Cross-Functional Collaboration:</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> Work closely with firmware/software, and product teams both internal and external companies to integrate hardware seamlessly into the broader Octopus technology ecosystem.</span></li> </ul></div><br><strong>What you will need: </strong><br><div> <ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Education:</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> A recent graduate degree (BSc, BEng) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a closely related discipline.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Excellent Communicator:</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively discuss technical concepts with both engineering peers and commercial areas of the business.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Adaptability:</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> A versatile mindset with a genuine enjoyment of varied daily tasks—from product testing and validation, hands on hardware testing, to writing reports and brainstorming design solutions.<