Design and Development Engineer (Electronics)

Unipart; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Free car parking

Pension and death in service

Employee discounts

Job summary

Unipart Rail is seeking an Electronics Engineer to design and implement cutting-edge railway signalling products. You will lead prototyping, testing, and refinement of electronics while collaborating with software, mechanical engineering, and project management teams.

You will participate in project planning, manage timelines, and support manufacturing with build improvements. The role emphasizes autonomy, mentorship, and career growth within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Electronics Engineering.
• 3+ years design experience in full lifecycle projects.
• Experience of PCB design and best practices for PCB layout.
• Experience in analogue and digital electronic design.
• Experience in the product design lifecycle – from concept to introduction into manufacturing (ideally in a safety‑critical industry).
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent team player.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new electronic railway signalling solutions.
• Prototype and test designs to ensure safety-critical reliability.
• Assist in project planning and manage timelines to milestones.
• Collaborate with software, mechanical engineers and project managers.
• Support manufacturing with process improvements and issue resolution.
• Coordinate with suppliers for timely procurement of components.

Skills

Electronics design

3+ years design experience

PCB design

Analogue and digital design

Product lifecycle (concept to manuf.)

Analytical problem-solving

Team player

Education

Bachelors in Electronics Engineering

Tools

PIC microcontrollers

C language

Job description

As an Electronics Engineer at Unipart, you will play a pivotal role in the development and implementation of cutting-edge railway signalling products.

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Your responsibilities will include designing and innovating new electronic signalling solutions, where your creativity and technical expertise will be crucial in bringing these innovations to life.

You will engage in the prototyping and testing phases, working closely with senior engineers to refine and optimise designs, ensuring safety critical product reliability and performance. In addition to product development, you will be involved in project management activities, assisting in planning and managing project timelines to ensure that milestones are achieved, and projects are delivered on schedule.

Collaboration with cross‑functional teams, including software engineers, mechanical engineers, and project managers, will be essential for seamless project execution. Your role will also encompass supporting the manufacturing team by identifying and implementing process build improvements to enhance efficiency and product quality.

You will provide technical assistance to resolve any issues that arise during the manufacturing process, ensuring smooth production flow. In the realm of procurement and supply chain management, you will coordinate with suppliers and vendors to ensure the timely procurement of components and materials and assist in managing prototyping.

Customer support will be another key aspect of your role.

You will address customer inquiries and provide technical support where applicable to product orders and specifications.

This position offers numerous opportunities for professional development, including training programs and workshops to enhance your skills and knowledge in electronics engineering and railway signalling.

You will benefit from mentorship by experienced engineers who will guide you through your professional growth and development. The role encourages both autonomy and initiative, allowing you to take ownership of your work and responsibilities.

At the same time, you will be an integral part of a collaborative team, contributing to a supportive and dynamic work environment.

Demonstrating your skills and dedication can lead to career advancement within the company.

Essential criteria:

• Degree (or equivalent qualification) in the field of Electronics Engineering


• 3+ years design experience in full lifecycle projects


• Experience of PCB design and best practices for PCB layout


• Experience in analogue and digital electronic design


• Experience in the product design lifecycle – from concept to introduction into manufacturing (ideally in a safety‑critical industry)


• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills


• Excellent team player

Desirable criteria:

• Experience/knowledge of rail industry standards


• Product safety knowledge EN 50128 and EN 50129 (or equivalent standards)


• Switch Mode Power Supply Design


• Design for EMC requirements


• Experience with embedded software (PIC and C)


• Project Management Experience


• Experience in product safety analysis to SIL 3+ or equivalent


• Experience in design techniques such as Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Reliability (PFMEA, RAMS, Gauge R&R) processes

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a team that values creativity and forward‑thinking.


• Career Growth: Opportunities to advance and become a leader in railway signalling engineering.


• Supportive Culture: Work in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary


• Pension and death in service provisions for employees in pension scheme 25 Days Hols (plus Bank Holidays)


• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Health and Wellbeing Initiatives Employee offers and discounts from various retailers


• Cycle to work scheme, recognition events and rewards


• Free car parking


• Blended / hybrid working available


• Unipart Rail

Who are we?

Unipart Rail is part of the Unipart Group, one of Europe's leading independent logistics’ companies that employs more than 12,000 employees worldwide and has an annual turnover of more than £1 billion.

We have a long heritage in the rail industry based on decades of experience, we have continuous improvement plans to embrace innovation in both products and business techniques to ensure that we remain the first and best choice for our customers.

As a valued employee of Unipart Rail, you can look forward to a varied and rewarding career with a company that holds the Investors in People accreditation and also world class status in employee engagement.