Hardware Test & Automation Engineer — NPD & Validation

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

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.