Automation Test Engineer

AutoStore™; Norway; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

Health insurance

Pension plan

Career growth

Job summary

AutoStore in Norway is hiring an Automation Test Engineer to develop and implement automated testing solutions for our hardware products. Join our R&D team focused on early-phase New Product Development to improve how we test hardware modules.

You'll work closely with engineering to create test rigs, analyze results, and contribute to design validation and defect prevention. This role offers a collaborative environment, growth opportunities, and a pathway to advanced automation skills.

Qualifications

• Engineering background in Automation, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automated testing solutions for hardware modules.
• Plan and execute validation activities during early-stage New Product Development (NPD).
• Analyze test results and identify failures, trends, and opportunities to improve product performance.
• Support root cause investigations and design validation with engineering teams.

Job description

We are hiring an Automation Test Engineer to join our R&D team, with a focus on developing and implementing automated testing solutions for our hardware products. You will play an important role in early-phase New Product Development (NPD), helping us improve how we test and validate new hardware modules and sub-assemblies.

In this role, you will work closely with our engineering teams to develop test automation tools, improve testing processes, and identify potential issues early in development. Your work will contribute to more efficient and reliable testing, supporting the development of high-quality AutoStore products.

Whatyou’lldo

• Develop and implement automated testing solutions for hardware modules and sub-assemblies, including test rigs, instrumentation, and test execution.
• Plan and execute validation activities during early-stage New Product Development (NPD), ensuring test coverage and identifying potential issues.
• Analyse test results and identify failures, trends, and opportunities to improve product performance and reliability.
• Support root cause investigations and design validation , working with engineering teams to verify improvements and design changes.
• Collaborate closely with hardware engineers , providing timely feedback and recommendations throughout the development process.
• Improve testing methods, tools, and processes , identifying opportunities to increase automation, efficiency, and consistency.

Whatwe’relooking for

• Relevant engineering background in Automation , Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field, through formal education or equivalent experience.
• Experience with PLC systems and test automation , ideally involving hardware modules, test rigs, instrumentation, or automated testing solutions.
• Hands-on experience with hardware testing, prototyping, or laboratory environments , preferably within product development.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills , with the ability to interpret test results, investigate failures, and identify practical improvements.
• Collaborative and proactive approach , with an interest in working closely with engineering teams to improve testing methods and automation.

Why join AutoStore?

• Work on advanced technology with global impact
• Be part of early product development where your input matters
• Collaborative and highly skilled engineering environment
• Opportunities to grow technically and professionally

We offer

• A Collaborative & Inclusive Culture where we celebrate and value everyone’s contributions, encouraging diverse perspectives in decision-making.
• Work-Life Balance & Well-being : We offer 1 hour per week of paid exercise, health insurance, and a generous pension plan, prioritizing your mental and physical well-being.
• A Creative and Safe Workplace by joining a company experiencing rapid growth, with the stability of being Norway’s first unicorn listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange.
• International and Supportive Environment within a Norwegian multinational that values collaboration and innovation with a structured onboarding plan and career opportunities within the company

Location for this role is in our offices in Lysaker (Oslo) Headquarters in Nedre Vats (Vindafjord).

Application deadline: November 22nd.

AutoStore does not accept agency resumes or assistance for this role. Please do not forward resumes to our job’s alias or AutoStore employees. AutoStore is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. This policy should be respected.