Electronics Engineer – Battery Recycling & Automation

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

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.