Location: Stockport, England or Newry, Northern Ireland
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per year
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday (Full-time, in-person role).
About EPAS Ltd: Environmental Products and Services Ltd (EPAS Ltd) is a global leader in sustainable drainage and waste management solutions, including GreaseShield – The Grease Management Solution, FilterShield – Food & Solid Waste Removal, and FlexiPlumb – Flexible Plumbing Fittings. Our globally award-winning products enhance environmental efficiency, reduce carbon footprints, and support circular economy initiatives. With a strong focus on research, innovation, and regulatory compliance, we ensure our solutions meet the highest industry standards.
Role Overview: We are seeking a proactive and experienced Electronic Engineer to support the full lifecycle of electronic product design, development, and manufacturing. This is a pivotal role within the company, offering technical leadership across product development and supply chain operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Electronics Design & Development:
- Design and develop analogue, digital, and mixed-signal PCB circuits.
- Create schematics, layouts, and BOMs using industry-standard software.
- Integrate sensors, wireless modules, and embedded controllers into product designs.
Manufacturing & Production Support:
- Manage relationships with outsourced PCB assembly partners.
- Provide technical oversight for prototypes and production builds.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and support UK-based final assembly and testing.
Documentation & Compliance:
- Maintain up-to-date technical documentation including schematics, test procedures, and change records.
- Ensure compliance with UKCA/CE, EMC, and other relevant standards.
- Support product certification and quality assurance initiatives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with engineering, procurement, and operations teams to ensure designs align with business and product goals.
- Contribute to risk mitigation strategies, including backup sourcing and continuity planning.
Key Requirements
- First-class honours degree in Electronic Engineering or related discipline.
- 3+ years’ experience in electronic design and development (commercial/industrial setting).
- Proficient with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, KiCAD, Eagle).
- Strong understanding of embedded systems, power supply design, and communication protocols (UART, I2C, SPI, etc.).
- Experience working with contract manufacturers and PCB assemblers.
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance and quality standards.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills.
Desirable Experience:
- Embedded C/C++ or Python for firmware development or diagnostics.
- Familiarity with online production platforms such as JLCPCB or similar.
- Experience integrating sensors and low-voltage control systems.
- Background in environmental, manufacturing, or automation industries.
Benefits Package: EPAS Ltd offers an attractive benefits package, including:
- Private Health Insurance for the employee, partner, and children (up to age 25) after a 9-month qualifying period.
- Death in Service Life Insurance after the qualifying period.
- 30 Days’ Paid Holiday per annum.
- NEST Pension Scheme.
- Company pension contribution.
- Free on-site parking.
- A dynamic and supportive work environment with opportunities for growth.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
Note: No UK Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this job role.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter, detailing their relevant experience and qualifications or email it to hr@epas-ltd.com with the subject line: “ EEA – [Your Name]”
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