HW Test Engineer – New Product Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

1 hour per week paid exercise

Generous pension plan

Job summary

AutoStore is seeking a HW Test Engineer to join our R&D team in Nedre Vats or Oslo, helping to embed quality from the start in our cutting-edge automated storage systems. You will test hardware modules and sub-assemblies, set up lab rigs, and work closely with hardware engineers to feed fast, actionable feedback.

This hands-on role emphasizes problem solving, data-driven analysis, and proactive collaboration to shape robust products during New Product Development.

Qualifications

• Experience in hardware testing across modules and sub-assemblies.
• Ability to run lab tests, set up rigs, and instrumentation.
• Skill in analyzing results to identify failures and trends.
• Experience supporting root cause investigations and validation of design changes.
• Strong collaboration with hardware engineers and proactive communication.

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 improvement areas.
• Support root cause investigations and validation of design changes.
• Work with hardware engineers to provide fast, actionable feedback.
• Contribute to improving test methods, setups, and practices.

Skills

Hardware testing

Prototyping & lab work

Analytical problem solving

Data-driven insights

Collaboration

Education

Engineering degree (or equivalent)

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Test rigs

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 in Nedre Vats or Oslo and 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.

What You’ll Do

• 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 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

What We’re Looking For

• Background in mechanical, electronics, firmware or automation engineering
• 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’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 Headquarters in Vindafjord (Nedre Vats).

Application deadline: September 30th.

Please note that we review applications continuously during the summertime—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.