HW Test Engineer – New Product Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

Health insurance

Generous pension

Growth opportunities

International environment

Job summary

AutoStore, a leader in automated storage and retrieval systems, is seeking a Hardware Test Engineer to join our R&D team in Nedre Vats or Oslo. You will plan and execute hardware tests, set up lab rigs, analyze results, and collaborate with hardware engineers to improve product quality early in development.

You will play a key role in early-phase New Product Development (NPD) by turning test data into actionable insights and supporting design changes.

Qualifications

• Experience in hardware testing of modules and sub-assemblies.
• Hands-on testing, prototyping or lab work experience.
• Ability to derive actionable insights from test results.
• Structured, analytical problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute hardware tests for modules and sub-assemblies.
• Set up and run lab testing rigs and instrumentation.
• Analyze results and identify failures, trends and improvements.
• Support root cause investigations and validate design changes.
• Work with hardware engineers to provide fast, actionable feedback.
• Contribute to improving test methods, setups, and practices.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electronics engineering

Firmware engineering

Automation engineering

Lab testing experience

Analytical thinking

Data-driven insights

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Build quality into the future of AutoStore

At AutoStore, we create cutting-edge automated storage and retrieval systems used around the world. To succeed, we need to build quality into our products from the very beginning.

We are looking for a HW Test Engineer to join our R&D team inNedreVats or Osloand play a key role in early-phase New Product Development (NPD). You will test hardware modules and sub-assemblies, uncover risks early, and help shape robust, high-quality products.

Whatyou’lldo

• Plan and execute hardware tests for modules and sub-assemblies
• Set up and run lab testing, rigs, and instrumentation
• Analyze results andidentifyfailures, trends, and improvement areas
• Support root cause investigations and validation of design changes
• Work closely with hardware engineers to provide fast, actionable feedback
• Contribute to improving test methods, setups, and practices

Whatwe’relooking for

• Background in mechanical, electronics,firmwareor automationengineering
• Hands-on experience with testing, prototyping, or lab work
• Structured and analytical approach to problem-solving
• Ability to turn test results into clear insights and actions
• Strong collaboration skills and a proactive mindset
• Relevant engineering degree (or equivalent experience)

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’dlove 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 Headquarters in Vindafjord (Nedre Vats).

Application deadline: September 30th.

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.