Automation Test Engineer

AutoStore AS; Vats; On-site; NOK 750,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

Health insurance

Pension plan

Global impact

Job summary

AutoStore is seeking a Hardware Test & Automation Engineer to join our R&D team in Norway. You will develop automated testing solutions for hardware modules, plan early NPD validation, and analyze results to drive reliability and performance improvements. You’ll work closely with hardware engineers to refine test methods and automation across projects.

This role emphasizes hands-on testing experience, collaboration, and proactive problem solving within a fast-growing, unicorn-backed tech company.

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering background in Automation, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with PLC systems and test automation for hardware modules and test rigs.
• Hands-on hardware testing, prototyping or lab experience in product development.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret results and drive improvements.
• Collaborative and proactive with engineers to improve testing methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automated testing solutions for hardware modules and sub-assemblies.
• Plan and execute validation activities during early-stage NPD with proper test coverage.
• Analyze test results to identify failures and opportunities to improve performance.
• Support root cause investigations and design validation with engineering teams.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to provide timely feedback and recommendations.
• Improve testing methods, tools, and automation to increase efficiency.

Skills

PLC systems

Test automation

Hardware testing

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

We are hiring an Hardware Test & Automation 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.

What you’ll do

• 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.

What we’re looking 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

Benefits

• 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

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

Application Deadline

Application deadline: November 22nd.

All inquiries are treated confidentially. 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. We believe that following a defined and structured recruitment process will ensure that we have a fair and equal process for all candidates. We focus on finding the right talent and have designed our process to reduce biases and have a good candidate experience. We are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process.

AutoStore, founded 1996, is a warehouse robot technology company that invented and continues to pioneer cube storage automation, the densest order‑fulfillment solution in existence. Our focus is to marry software and hardware with human abilities to create the future of warehousing. We are a value driven organization, with our people being our most important asset. Lean, Bold, and Transparent manifest itself in everything we do, and are pushing borders to increase efficiency, safety and develop new products for our customers. AutoStore was born out of the great idea for storing goods like Rubik’s Cube, instead of Dominos. We are now looking for talent that share our values and curiousity for new technology and development