Job Description

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Main Purpose


We are looking for a 2 Electromechanical Design Engineers to join the team in Crewe to design and produce high quality control and power distribution cabinets from concept through to final delivery ensuring compliance with customer specification, engineering standards and national safety regulations.


The role combines electrical and mechanical design disciplines to deliver complete engineered solutions, including cabinets layouts, electrical schematics, component selection and integration of control hardware.


The Electromechanical Design Engineer will provide technical support to the production team, assist in testing and commissioning activities, and contribute to continuous improvements initiatives within the Power Products team.


This role does not have any managerial responsibilities however you may be expected to provide guidance to Graduate Engineers and Design Engineers where appropriate


For this role you will be located near to the Crewe office, which will be your home office location but will need the flexibility to travel to Coventry to support other members of the team. Additionally you will be expected to travel to customer sites for surveys, testing and/or commissioning


You will have no direct managerial responsibilities however you may be expected to mentor and provide guidance to Graduate Engineers and Design Engineers where appropriate


You will work proactively under the general direction of the Design Engineering Manager within the framework of company policies, procedures and delegated authority. Additionally you are expected to manage workload effectively, challenge existing practices constructively and identify opportunities for design improvement or cost reduction.

Spread of Skills and Analysis Required

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability across both electrical and mechanical disciplines


Proficient in CAD software for electrical schematics and 3D cabinet design (e.g. AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks, or equivalent)


Capable of interpreting and applying electrical standards (e.g. BS EN 61439, BS 7671) and mechanical design requirements


Required to investigate design non-conformities, propose corrective actions, and produce technical documentation such as drawings, wiring schedules, and operation manuals


Participate in factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT) and provide hands-on technical support where needed


Experience in the design of electrical control and power distribution panels or similar electromechanical systems


Skilled in producing electrical schematics, GA layouts, cable schedules and bills of materials

Essential Criteria

Experience in the design of electrical control and power distribution panels or similar electromechanical systems


Skilled in producing electrical schematics, GA layouts, cable schedules and bills of materials


Experience in both electrical and mechanical design processes, including enclosure layout and thermal management


Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with other teams


IT literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and CAD tools


Educated to HND or Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Electromechanical Engineering

Desirable Criteria

Experience in Rail. energy or other safety-critical sectors


Understanding of PLC or automation integration


Experience with SolidWorks Electrical, EPLAN or similar design platforms


Project Co-ordination



Benefits

Competitive salary Pension and death in service provisions for employees in pension scheme Car Allowance 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 - Who are we?


Unipart is 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, you can look forward to a varied and rewarding career with a company that holds a world class status in employee engagement.