Machine Test Engineer

Travail Employment Group; Rushden; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Advanced industrial technologies

Professional development and training

Collaborative engineering culture

Job summary

Travail Employment Group is seeking a hands-on Machine Test Engineer for our client inRushden, Northamptonshire. The role involves testing advanced 2-component mixing and dosing machinery prior to shipment to customers worldwide, ensuring quality, performance and reliability.

You will support continuous improvement initiatives and work with Engineering, Assembly and Service teams. The position is permanent, with a flexible start between 7am and 9am and a 8-hour day, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Mechanical, electrical and process engineering knowledge is required with a mechanical bias.
• Basic understanding of PLC-controlled systems is beneficial.
• Experience with industrial machinery, automation systems or testing environments is expected.
• Knowledge of mixing, dosing, pumps, valves, sensors or fluid-handling systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Run tests on all machinery manufactured to verify performance and safety.
• Document test results and corrective actions clearly.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and process-related issues and propose solutions.
• Support commissioning preparation and shipment release of machines.
• Assist with customer demonstrations at the factory and on site.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

PLC systems

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Communication

Laboratory & production

Job description

Machine Test Engineer - Machinery and Fluid Automation Testing

Rushden - Northamptonshire

Monday to Friday working (Can start any time between 7am and 9am – 8 hour working day)

Permanent Opportunity

Salary – Negotiable depending on experience

Role Overview

We are seeking a hands‑on, detail‑driven Machine Test Engineer to join our clients small but very busy test team. In this role, you will perform various tests on advanced 2‑component mixing and dosing machinery prior to shipment to customers worldwide. Your testing work will ensure that the machines are manufactured to ensure maximum performance, ensure machine quality, reliability and customer satisfaction. You will also be supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Run the required tests on all machinery manufactured.
• Verify machine functionality, process performance and safety systems.
• Validate dosing accuracy, mixing quality, pressure, flow and other operational processes.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and process‑related issues.
• Document test results and any corrective actions required with clarity and precision.
• Work closely with Engineering, Assembly and Service teams.
• Support customer demonstration visits to the factory and on site at customer premises.
• Ensure machines meet customer specifications and internal quality standards.
• Assist with commissioning preparation and release for shipment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing procedures and machine performance.

Requirements

• Mechanical, electrical and process engineering knowledge, mechanical bias preferred.
• Basic understanding of PLC‑controlled systems (beneficial).
• Experience working with industrial machinery, automation systems or testing environments.
• Knowledge of mixing, dosing, pumps, valves, sensors or fluid‑handling systems (advantageous).
• Be confident dealing with customers and lead demonstrations.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Strong hands‑on troubleshooting skills and a structured, methodical work approach.
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Comfortable working in laboratory and production environments.
• Proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus.

What Is on Offer

• Flexible working.
• Opportunities to work with advanced industrial technologies.
• Professional development and technical training.
• A collaborative engineering culture focused on innovation and quality.

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.