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.