Machinery Test and Development Engineer

https://www.hartland.uk.com/job-search/802-machinery-test-and-development-engineer/commissioning/cambridgeshire/job2026-01-16 17:05:282026-10-01Hartland Recruitment
Job TypePermanent Full Time
LocationCambridge, Ely
AreaCambridgeshire, EnglandCambridgeshireEnglandCambridge, Ely
SectorCOMMISSIONINGTECHNICIANS ELECTRICIANS FITTERS
Salary£43000 - £47000
Start Date
Telephone01733765220
Job RefHAR-TYRRT
Description

Development & Test Engineer - Precision Machinery Manufacturer


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 PLC control systems, working on every aspect from testing a built machine, all of its sensors, controls, wiring, pneumatics, drives......if you've worked on machines, you'll like this.


• Diagnostics & Rework: Identify and resolve faults to meet customer expectations


• Collaboration: Work closely with Design Engineers using drawings and schematics


What We’re Looking For


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


• Experience of work on Industrial Machinery- how it works, why it works, getting it working 


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


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.


Sponsorship/ Visa Assistance cannot given for this vacancy.

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