Senior Product Test Engineer

Company: SoCode Recruitment
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Location: Cambridge
Job Description:

Socode are partnering with an innovative technology company developing advanced engineered products within a fast-paced R&D environment. As development activity increases, they’re looking to bring in a Senior Engineer to lead testing and validation activities across new product programmes.

This is a hands‑on role combining experimental work with structured analysis. You’ll take ownership of test activities, ensuring new products meet performance, quality and reliability expectations before release.

What will you be doing?

  • Leading test and validation activities within new product development programmes
  • Designing and executing experiments to verify performance against requirements
  • Running hands‑on testing in a laboratory or development environment
  • Analysing results and producing clear, structured technical reports
  • Investigating issues and identifying root causes across complex systems
  • Operating and maintaining specialist test equipment and setups
  • Contributing to continuous improvement of test methods and processes
  • Supporting engineering teams with data‑driven insights and recommendations

What are they looking for?

  • Experience in a test, validation or development environment within engineering
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a methodical approach
  • Hands‑on mindset, comfortable working directly with equipment and systems
  • Experience contributing to development or research‑based projects
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams and prioritise effectively
  • Clear communication skills, able to present technical findings
  • Degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or a related STEM subject

Nice to have

  • Experience within R&D or new product introduction environments
  • Familiarity with structured engineering tools such as FMEA or similar approaches
  • Exposure to complex systems involving fluid, mechanical or electronic elements
  • Experience creating technical documentation such as reports or procedures

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Posted: April 1st, 2026