Test and Development Engineer

Overview

Testing and developing machines, handling PLCs, pneumatics, motors, and wiring panels.

Key Responsibilities

• machine testing
• control panel
• wiring
• fault diagnosis
• plc programming
• team liaison

Tasks

Due to aid with their expansion plans and in line with increased demand for their products, they have the need to appoint another Test and Development Engineer on a permanent basis. In this role as a Test and Development Engineer, you will be responsible for testing finished machines before they're shipped to the customer. These machines will include motors, PLCs, HMI's and pneumatics to name several of the key components. This role will include you fitting the control panel, wiring where and when required, analysing faults that arise and rectifying them where and when you can. If the fault is outside your remit, then once diagnosed you can liaise with the specialist teams to find an appropriate solution, such as reprogramming a PLC or re designing a mechanical component.

Requirements

• motors
• plcs
• wiring
• pneumatics
• 3+ years
• troubleshooting

What You Bring

-Understanding of motors -Experience fault finding or troubleshooting PLC's (searching inputs and outputs) -Experience wiring panels -Understanding of Pneumatics -At least 3 years commercial experience

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Benefits

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About Avd Appoint

-Founded in Reading, AVD Appoint carved a niche recruiting top-tier engineers across Europe. -Driven by deep industry ties, they've built a strong record in aerospace, automotive, renewables, medical devices and rail. -The leadership duo combined decades of agency and in‑house experience to launch a boutique, quality‑focused firm. -They serve both contract and permanent hires, matching engineers from graduate to director level. -Typical placements span mechanical design, process engineering, technical sales, automation and industrial refrigeration. -They balance SME agility with FTSE‑style processes, leveraging broad sector verticals from FMCG to robotics. -Despite their lean size, they've achieved standout placement rates and strong client retention across challenging roles.

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