Senior Development Engineer
5 days ago
Cambridge
Senior Development Engineer – Mechanical Testing Location: Cambridge Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 Are you an experienced Development Engineer with expertise in mechanical testing? Platform Recruitment is partnering with a growing semiconductor scale-up in Cambridge, looking for a hands-on engineer to design and build bespoke test systems that push the limits of environmental performance. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-tech environment, developing cutting-edge test methodologies and troubleshooting complex systems. Key Responsibilities: • Design and build custom components & test rigs, • 3D CAD design for prototyping and testing, • Develop test software to automate testing processes, • Create and refine test methodologies to enhance performance validation, • Investigate and resolve performance anomalies & failures, • Mentor and support junior engineers Key Requirements: • Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related Engineering discipline, • Good understanding of fluid mechanics, • Proficiency in 3D CAD design (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar), • Experience in test jig and fixture design, • Hands-on expertise in LabVIEW, • Practical experience with prototyping, mechanical testing, and troubleshooting If you have the right skills and experience, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today with your updated CV.