Unison Ltd - Electrical Design Engineer - Hyde

Unison Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Greater Manchester is seeking a skilled Electrical Design Engineer. The ideal candidate will lead the design of advanced control systems for cutting-edge machinery. With a minimum of 3 years of experience in control system design and relevant qualifications, you will drive innovation within a dynamic team. This full-time position offers competitive pay and a supportive environment with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

32 days holiday inclusive of public/bank holidays

39-hour work week with early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Minimum level 3 qualification in related discipline or HNC.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience with machine safety systems and PLC programming is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure conformance with customer specification.
• Create electrical schematics and manufacturing drawing packs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams.

Skills

Control system design

3 phase power circuits

24Vdc control circuits

Machine safety systems

Servo motion

PLC programming

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.

Hours: 39 hours

Salary: Best rates of pay for the right individual.

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