Unison Ltd - Electrical Design Engineer - Manchester

Unison, Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days of holidays including public holidays

Competitive salary

Job summary

A premier manufacturing company in automation is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer in Manchester to lead the design of advanced control systems. This full-time position requires at least 3 years of experience and involves creating electrical schematics, contributing to machine safety, and providing customer support. The company offers competitive pay, 39-hour weeks, and 32 days of annual leave inclusive of public holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum level 3 qualification in a related discipline or HNC.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience with 3 phase power circuits and 24Vdc control circuits.

Responsibilities

• Ensure conformance with customer specifications.
• Create electrical schematics and manufacturing drawing packs.
• Provide remote customer support.

Skills

3 phase power circuits

24Vdc control circuits

Machine safety systems

Servo motion programming

PLC programming

Education

Minimum level 3 qualification or HNC

Job description

Salary: Top rates for the right candidate

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer

Team: Automation

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About Unison

Scarborough-based Unison Ltd is a highly successful manufacturer of CNC tube bending machines and industrial engineering solutions, suppling 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.

Hours: 39 hours

Salary: Best rates of pay for the right individual.

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