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.

Send a copy of your CV to Mark Burnard at Hartland Recruitment for more information.

Hartland Recruitment - a specialist technical recruitment agency finding Engineers for the UK's machinery manufacturers since 1990.