Sustainability Engineer

Sustainability Engineer Overview

An established medical and optical instrumentation business is looking for a Sustainability Engineer to support the continued development, upkeep, and long-term viability of complex electronic products. The role is centered on extending the life of existing hardware platforms, improving them where needed, and working across the product lifecycle in a regulated, product-led environment.

This position is based in Berkshire, England and is described as being within a friendly team. It offers a practical, hands-on engineering remit with responsibility for keeping products supportable from production through to end of life.

What you will do

• Support existing electronic products throughout their lifecycle, including the period from manufacture all the way to end of life.
• Diagnose and fix hardware problems that arise during manufacturing, through supplier issues, or from products already in the field.
• Manage the impact of component obsolescence by finding alternative parts, arranging second sourcing, and updating designs where required.
• Make engineering changes to existing products, including updates to schematics, PCB revisions, and bill of materials changes.
• Assist with compliance activities, verification work, and the maintenance of technical documentation for regulated products.
• Liaise with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal colleagues to keep products available and functioning as intended.
• Work closely with manufacturing, quality, and design teams to support ongoing product development and lifecycle continuity.
• Take ownership of technical issues affecting established hardware platforms and contribute practical solutions that preserve product performance and availability.

What the employer is looking for

• A background in electronic hardware engineering or a sustainability engineering discipline.
• Experience with schematic capture, PCB design, or making design modifications to existing hardware.
• Knowledge of component lifecycle management and methods for reducing risk from obsolescence.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills, including the ability to investigate faults and determine root causes.
• Experience working in regulated environments or settings where quality and compliance are important.
• A degree in Electronic Engineering or a similar relevant field.
• The ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal stakeholders.
• Someone comfortable working on mature products and supporting their continued operation and improvement.

Additional context

The role sits within a business that develops medical and optical instrumentation, so the work is tied to products where reliability, compliance, and careful change control matter. The position is not a new-product-only design role; instead, it focuses on sustaining and improving existing hardware, resolving issues, and ensuring continuity of supply and support.

If you are interested in the Sustainability Engineer position, you are invited to apply or contact Chris Moffatt for more information.

How to apply

Use the application option provided on the page, or contact Chris Moffatt directly for further details.

Recruiter contact details shown on the page: Chris Moffatt, Electronics, +44 (0)118 988 1157, [email protected].

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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