Machine Test Engineer — Flexible, Hands-On Automation Pro

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

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.