At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop bespoke test equipment and software tools for innovative product evaluation.
- Company: Join a growing tech company in Cambridge with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Other info: Exciting career growth opportunities in a collaborative and innovative setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by solving complex engineering challenges in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; strong CAD and programming skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Industry: Electro‑mechanical
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 (depending on experience)
Are you an experienced Development Engineer with a passion for creating bespoke test solutions? Platform Recruitment is partnering with a growing technology company in Cambridge that is looking for a hands‑on engineer to develop advanced test platforms used to evaluate next‑products. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly innovative environment where you'll combine mechanical, electrical and software skills to solve complex engineering challenges and deliver high‑quality technical data.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop bespoke test equipment and experimental rigs
- Create software tools to automate testing and improve data handling
- Develop new methods for evaluating product performance and reliability
- Utilise 3D CAD to develop prototype components, fixtures and test equipment
- Build and integrate hardware, instrumentation and supporting systems
- Contribute to continuous improvements across testing capabilities and processes
Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics or a related discipline
- Ability to design and assemble bespoke fixtures and prototype systems
- 3D CAD design
- Strong background in developing and running engineering test programmes
- Experience creating automated software tools using Python or similar languages
- Hands‑on experience with instrumentation and laboratory equipment
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with experience handling technical data
If you have the right skills and experience, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today with your updated CV.
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