Machinery Development and Test Engineer

Hartland Recruitment & Advertising Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday

6% pension contribution

Private healthcare

Job summary

Hartland Recruitment & Advertising Limited is seeking a hands-on Machinery Development & Test Engineer to ensure high-performance machinery meets exacting standards. The role involves testing across electrical, electronic, mechanical, and control systems, diagnosing faults, and collaborating with Design Engineers to implement improvements.

You will work in a fast-paced environment that embraces cutting-edge technology and engineering excellence, with a 38-hour week and a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Strong fault-finding and testing skills across electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems.
• Experience using PLC software for diagnostics is a plus.
• A practical, problem-solving mindset and a passion for engineering excellence.

Responsibilities

• Testing and fault-finding across electrical, electronic, mechanical and control systems.
• Diagnostics & Rework: identify and resolve faults to meet customer expectations.
• Collaboration: work closely with Design Engineers using drawings and schematics.

Skills

Fault-finding

Testing

Electrical systems

Electronic systems

Mechanical systems

Tools

PLC software

Job description

Machinery Development & Test Engineer

High-Precision Machinery Growing Order Book Cambridgeshire

Our client, a leading manufacturer of high-precision machinery, is expanding their team to meet rising demand. They re looking for a hands-on Machinery Development and Test Engineer to ensure every machine meets the highest standards before reaching the customer.

The Role

You ll be responsible for testing and fault-finding across a wide range of systems:

• Full-System Testing: Electrical, electronic, mechanical, and control systems
• Diagnostics & Rework: Identify and resolve faults to meet customer expectations
• Collaboration: Work closely with Design Engineers using drawings and schematics

Technical Scope:

• Electrical control panels and wiring
• Mechanical assemblies and components
• Electronics and instrumentation
• High-voltage MV HV lasers (occasionally)
• PLC software used as a diagnostic tool to trace faults in hardware, sensors, and systems

What We re Looking For

We understand no candidate will tick every box but here s what would be ideal:

• Strong fault-finding and testing skills across electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems
• Experience using PLC software for diagnostics is a plus
• A practical, problem-solving mindset and a passion for engineering excellence

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 35 days holiday
• 6% pension contribution
• 38-hour week with flexible hours
• Private healthcare
• A supportive, engineer-friendly environment with cutting-edge technology

If you re an engineer who enjoys working with complex, high-performance machinery, this is a role you ll genuinely enjoy.