Hardware Test & Automation Engineer

AutoStore™; Oslo fylke; On-site; NOK 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

Health insurance

Generous pension plan

Career opportunities in a Norwegian MN

Job summary

AutoStore is seeking a Hardware Test & Automation Engineer to join our R&D team in Lysaker (Oslo) with a focus on automated testing for hardware products. You will develop test automation tools, validate early-stage designs, and drive improvements in testing processes.

You will collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure reliable testing, analyze results, and contribute to product quality. The role offers growth opportunities within a fast-growing Norwegian unicorn.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Automation engineering

Mechatronics

Mechanical engineering

Test automation

Analytical skills

Tools

PLC systems

Test automation hardware

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

If you enjoy hands-on testing, solving real engineering problems, and influencing product quality early, we’d love to hear from you.

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. Please note that we review applications continuously—if this opportunity excites you, we encourage you to apply as early as possible! All inquiries are treated confidentially.

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