Unison Ltd – Electrical Design Engineer – Hyde

Unison, Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in Greater Manchester to design innovative control systems for CNC tube bending machines. This role requires at least 3 years of relevant experience and a passion for technology. You will create electrical schematics, ensure customer specifications, and assist manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, collaborating to deliver high-quality solutions. Enjoy competitive holidays and a full-time schedule at a reputable manufacturer.

Benefits

32 days of holidays inclusive of public/bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum level 3 qualification in related discipline or HNC.
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience with 3 phase power circuits and safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure conformance with customer specification.
• Create parts lists and electrical schematics.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams for efficiency.

Skills

Control system design

PLC programming

3 phase power circuits

24Vdc control circuits

Machine safety systems

Servo motion

Education

Minimum level 3 qualification in related discipline or HNC

Job description

Salary:

Top rates for the right candidate

Job Title:

Electrical Design Engineer

Team:

Automation

About Unison

Scarborough–based Unison Ltd is a highly successful manufacturer of CNC tube bending machines and industrial engineering solutions, supplying high–end products to a world market, in sectors including Aerospace, Automotive and Marine.

We're on the lookout for a dynamic and driven Control Systems Designer to bring fresh energy and expertise to our talented electrical design team.

If you have a passion for cutting–edge technology and at least five years of experience in control system design, this could be your next big opportunity.

In this role, you'll take the lead in designing advanced control panels and systems that power our industry–leading machines, working with servo and inverter drives, sophisticated motion control, safety systems, and high–precision measurement technologies. It's a chance to push the boundaries of automation and innovation in a company that's shaping the future of tube bending technology.

The position is based at our manufacturing facility in Hyde, Greater Manchester. This is a full–time salary–based role. We offer a 39–hour week 7.45am – 4:45pm Monday to Thursday, with an early finish at 1pm Friday.

Responsibilities

• Ensure conformance with customer specification.
• Ensure conformance with machinery directive legislation.
• Create parts lists (BOM's)
• Create electrical schematics and manufacturing drawing packs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure efficient working methods.
• Provide commissioning and fault finding guidance to service teams.
• Provide remote customer support.

Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum level 3 qualification in related discipline or HNC.
• At least 3 years' experience in a similar role.
• 3 phase power circuits.
• 24Vdc control circuits.
• Machine safety systems.
• Servo motion & PLC programming experience would be an advantage.

Holidays: 32 days a year inclusive of public / bank holidays