Job Description:

Machine Test Engineer - Machinery and Fluid Automation Testing
Rushden - Northmptonshire
Monday to Friday working (Can start any time between 7am and 9am - 8 hour working day)
Permanent Opportunity
Salary - Negotiable depending on experience

Role Overview

We are seeking a hands‑on, detail‑driven Machine Test Engineer (FAT Engineer) to join our clients small but very busy test team. In this role, you will perform various tests on advanced 2‑component mixing and dosing machinery prior to shipment to customers worldwide. Your testing work will ensure that the machines are manufactured to ensure maximum performance, ensure machine quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. You will also be supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Run the required tests on all machinery manufactured.
• Verify machine functionality, process performance, and safety systems
• Validate dosing accuracy, mixing quality, pressure, flow, and other operational processes
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and process‑related issues
• Document test results, and any corrective actions required with clarity and precision
• Work closely with Engineering, Assembly, and Service teams
• Support customer demonstration visits to the factory and on site at customer premises.
• Ensure machines meet customer specifications and internal quality standards
• Assist with commissioning preparation and release for shipment
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing procedures and machine performance

Requirements - Experience and skills needed for this role are the following

• Mechanical Electrical and process engineering knowledge, mechanical bias preferred
• Basic understanding of PLC‑controlled systems (beneficial)
• Experience of working with industrial machinery, automation systems, or testing environments
• Knowledge of mixing, dosing, pumps, valves, sensors, or fluid‑handling systems (advantageous)
• Be confident dealing with customers and lead demonstrations
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and electrical schematics
• Strong hands‑on troubleshooting skills and a structured, methodical work approach
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Comfortable working in laboratory and production environments
• Proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus

What Is on Offer

• Flexible working
• Opportunities to work with advanced industrial technologies
• Professional development and technical training
• A collaborative engineering culture focused on innovation and quality

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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