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Ei Electronics

Market Leaders in Home Life Safety Solutions for the Connected Home.

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About Ei Electronics

Headquartered in Shannon, Ireland, Ei Electronics is a Global Leader in the manufacturing of Home Life Safety Devices for the Connected Home.

The Company is an exemplar indigenous Irish manufacturing and exporting success story, which has grown significantly over its 40-year lifespan, now employing 1,100 at its Global HQ in Shannon and 1,250 worldwide. Its Shannon facility is responsible for the manufacturing of 15 million devices in total per annum, 95% of which is exported globally, generating a turnover of €400+ million.

R&D is the lifeblood of Ei Electronics, with sensor technologies at the core of its product advancement. Its unique vertically integrated manufacturing facility is engaged in the assembly of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, environmental sensors, and accessories - based on lean manufacturing principles.

As a global leader in the industry, Ei Electronics is now at the forefront of emerging Cloud-based “Connected Home” and IOT developments.

As Ei embarks on its next phase of growth it is now seeking ambitious commercial and business development executives to play a role in that international success story.

Ei Purpose and Vision

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Ei Company Snapshot

Ei Company Snapshot

  • Private Irish Multinational Company, headquartered in Shannon, Ireland.

  • Turnover of €400+ million per annum.

  • Over 1,250 employees worldwide.

  • 50+ years of pioneering innovation in fire sensor technology and Life Safety Solutions for the Connected Home.

  • Subsidiaries in the UK, Germany, France, Poland, Australia and the USA.

  • Over 15 million devices manufactured in 2025.

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Our Products & Solutions

It has always been about keeping people safe and well in their homes.

Our product offering has evolved over the years from the earliest standalone smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in the 1970s, to interlinked and intelligent devices providing whole-house protection in the 2000s.

Based on our core sensor technology, in recent years we have evolved our offering to provide complete solutions for the connected home. This comprises real-time monitoring of devices both locally and remotely.

Based on advanced algorithms, we now also provide data-driven insights into the health of a property, thus providing landlords and residents the keys to more sustainable and healthier homes.

Explore Our Technology Leadership

Life Safety Solutions for the Connected Home

Aico is a wholly owned UK subsidiary of the Ei Group.

Click below to learn more about our groundbreaking HomeLINK technology:

Ei Electronics - HomeLINK

Click below to learn more about our 3000 Series Multisensor Alarms:

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Manufacturing at Ei

Click below for a brief insight from our Head of Manufacturing into our unique vertically integrated manufacturing operation in Shannon.

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R&D at Ei

R&D is the lifeblood of our business. Click below to hear from one of our Senior Engineers speaking about our full stack engineering function in Shannon.

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Ei Electronics R&D

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News

Leo Clancy Appointed Incoming CEO of Ei Electronics
Ei Electronic News - Leo Clancy

The Board of Ei Electronics, Shannon, one of Ireland’s largest indigenous companies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Leo Clancy as its incoming Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2025. Leo will succeed Founder and outgoing CEO Mick Guinee, who will remain as Chairman.

Ei Founder and Chairman Mick Guinee Receives Honorary Doctorate of Engineering
Ei Electronic News - Mick Guinee

The University of Limerick has honoured Ei Founder and Chairman Michael Guinee, with an honorary Doctorate of Engineering in recognition of his immense legacy as an engineer, employer, entrepreneur, innovator and philanthropist in Ireland's Mid-West region.

The Ei3030 launches globally – the ultimate in multi-sensor protection
Ei Electronic News - Ei3030

The new Ei3030 combines optical, heat, and CO sensors to deliver comprehensive protection against fire and carbon monoxide.

“Its triple-sensor technology offers homeowners the highest level of protection,” said Sean Meally, Ei’s Irish Country Manager.


Get in contact with our team of dedicated recruitment consultants if you're interested in a career with Ei Electronics:
Michael O'Brien - Senior Manager
Michael O'Brien

Senior Manager

michael.obrien@collinsmcnicholas.ie

Jessica Kennedy - Senior Recruitment Consultant
Jessica Kennedy

Senior Recruitment Consultant

jessica.kennedy@collinsmcnicholas.ie

Get in touch with our team if you're interested in hearing about jobs at Ei Electronics.

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