Electronics Engineer - Battery Circularity

EMR Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

25 days leave

Enhanced parental leave

Wellbeing scheme

GP access

Job summary

EMR Group in Birmingham, UK, seeks an Electronics Engineer – Battery Circularity to join our battery recycling team. You will help test, assess and process industrial battery packs, developing testing scripts and automation to support a circular economy.

The role requires hands-on experience with automated systems, HV electrical knowledge, and strong fault-finding skills. You'll contribute to safety, quality and traceability across the process and collaborate with Battery Engineers.

Qualifications

• HND, degree or equivalent qualification in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related discipline.
• Experience programming, operating or maintaining automated or robotic systems.
• Experience within engineering, manufacturing, laboratory, automotive, battery or recycling environments.
• Knowledge of automotive high‑voltage electrical systems.
• A sound understanding of battery technologies and battery management fundamentals.
• Experience assembling and disassembling complex electro‑mechanical components.
• The ability to set up and operate diagnostic and electrical test equipment.
• Strong fault‑finding and analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Program, operate and maintain battery cyclers to ensure safe and efficient battery testing and discharge.
• Develop and implement testing and discharge scripts for a variety of battery chemistries and configurations.
• Support the development and implementation of automation within battery disassembly processes.
• Produce operational and utilisation reports, providing clear updates on battery testing and discharge activities.
• Support the continuous development of team capability across new technologies and processes.
• Diagnose equipment faults and collaborate with Battery Engineers to resolve technical issues.
• Complete accurate process records to maintain full traceability
• Maintain high equipment reliability and minimise downtime through effective maintenance.
• Deliver accurate documentation and traceability throughout the testing and recycling process.

Skills

Automated systems programming/operat

Engineering in manufacturing/lab/batt

HV automotive knowledge

Battery technologies basics

Electro-mechanical assembly

Diagnostic test equipment setup

Fault finding and analytical

UK Driving Licence

Education

HND/degree in Electronics or related

Job description

Electronics Engineer - Battery Circularity

Birmingham, UK

Job Description

Posted Monday 3 August 2026 at 00:00

What we offer:

The only way to truly know the benefits of this culture is to experience it as an EMR employee, but some examples of the support we offer include:

• Competitive pay rates and a bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell leave
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employee support, including life assurance and critical illness pay
• Wellbeing Scheme, giving every colleague – and their dependents – unlimited access to GPs and counselling, as well as cash back on a wide range of health and wellbeing treatments
• 24/7 anonymous access to advice on any aspect of health and wellbeing
• Financial wellbeing support, including access to affordable loans, savings plans, advanced earned pay and financial education
• Savings on online purchases from retailers and utilities to entertainment and beyond

We’re proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status for three years running - and to be recognised among the UK's Best Workplaces in Manufacturing, Production & Transportation.

But it's about so much more than badges to us, it's about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them.

#INDHP

About Our Opportunity

At EMR, we're transforming the future of sustainable materials. As an Electronics Engineer – Battery Recycling, you'll join our innovative battery recycling team, playing a key role in the safe assessment, testing and processing of industrial battery packs and modules. Working with cutting‑edge technologies, you'll help develop and optimise testing, automation and recycling processes that support the transition to a circular economy.

This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer with a passion for electronics, automation and emerging technologies to contribute to pioneering battery recycling solutions while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality and operational excellence.

What You Will Be Doing

• Program, operate and maintain battery cyclers to ensure safe and efficient battery testing and discharge.
• Develop and implement testing and discharge scripts for a variety of battery chemistries and configurations.
• Support the development and implementation of automation within battery disassembly processes.
• Produce operational and utilisation reports, providing clear updates on battery testing and discharge activities.
• Support the continuous development of team capability across new technologies and processes.
• Diagnose equipment faults and collaborate with Battery Engineers to resolve technical issues.
• Complete accurate process records to maintain full traceability
• Maintain high equipment reliability and minimise downtime through effective maintenance.
• Deliver accurate documentation and traceability throughout the testing and recycling process.

About You

We're looking for someone who brings a combination of technical expertise, curiosity and a commitment to continuous improvement.

• HND, degree or equivalent qualification in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related discipline.
• Experience programming, operating or maintaining automated or robotic systems.
• Experience within engineering, manufacturing, laboratory, automotive, battery or recycling environments.
• Knowledge of automotive high‑voltage electrical systems.
• A sound understanding of battery technologies and battery management fundamentals.
• Experience assembling and disassembling complex electro‑mechanical components.
• The ability to set up and operate diagnostic and electrical test equipment.
• Strong fault‑finding and analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Who we are:

Our purpose is to create a future where the materials we use don’t need to be extracted from the planet.’

At EMR, we give new life to unwanted materials. Every year, we recycle 10 million tonnes of metals and plastics, saving 19 million tonnes of carbon from entering the Earth’s atmosphere, diverting waste from landfill and protecting resources and habitats.

We couldn’t do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth.

We’re proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status, but it’s about so much more than a badge. It’s about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them:

‘The people who work here are from varied backgrounds and have a variety of beliefs, all of which are accepted and respected.’

‘I’m encouraged to keep a healthy work‑life balance so that I can be performing at my best.’

‘I’ve been supported every step of the way in my career progression.’

‘EMR offers a fantastic and inclusive environment; collaboration across the whole business, humility and hard work.’

We couldn’t do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth, underpinned by our Company values of We Care and We Do.

• We Care
• Integrity – our people are Respectful and Honest
• Trust – our people are Collaborative and Genuine
• We Do
• Accountable – our people are Determined and Responsible
• Innovative – our people have a Growth Mind‑set and are Progressive

Recruitment Agencies

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and do not accept speculative CVs.Any unsolicited CVs, whether related to a specific position or submitted speculatively, will not be considered.