Lead Engineer - Robotics (Firmware) | Relocation to Norway Required

AutoStore System, Inc; Vindafjord; Remote; NOK 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid exercise hour per week

Job summary

AutoStore System, Inc in Norway is seeking a Lead Engineer to lead a small multidisciplinary team spanning electronics, firmware and mechanics. You will take technical ownership of sub-systems from concept to production and mentor engineers.

The role combines technical leadership with people management, coordinating milestones, reviews, and cross-functional collaboration with Product, System Architecture, Project Management, and Manufacturing. Location options Vindafjord or Oslo.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering experience in product development.
• Background in firmware.
• Experience leading engineers or technical teams.
• Strong understanding of electronics, firmware and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of assigned sub-systems from development through to production.
• Lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary engineering team across electronics, firmware, and mechanics.
• Work with Product, System Architecture, Project Management, Supply Chain, Test, Compliance, and Manufacturing to meet milestones.
• Support suppliers and production readiness while promoting good engineering practices.
• Manage and develop a small, growing team including 1:1s, feedback, performance follow-up, mentoring and onboarding.

Skills

Firmware

Electronics

Mechanical systems

Team leadership

Project planning

Agile

Job description

We are hiring a **Lead Engineer** to join our Robotics – New Product Development - team, leading a small group of engineers working across **electronics, firmware, and mechanics**. You will take technical ownership of key sub-systems, review designs, support technical decisions, and follow the development from concept through to production.The role is **primarily technical, combined with people responsibility** for a growing engineering team. You will plan and coordinate the team’s work, follow up on project milestones and technical deliverables, and support the development of the engineers in your team.**Job Responsibilities:*** Take **technical ownership of assigned sub-systems**, covering technical solutions, scope, quality, compliance, cost, and delivery from development through to production.* Lead and coordinate a **multidisciplinary engineering team** across electronics, firmware, and mechanics, planning resources, prioritising work, reviewing designs, and making technical trade-offs.* Work closely with **Product, System Architecture, Project Management, Supply Chain, Test, Compliance, and Manufacturing** to deliver against project milestones.* Support **suppliers and production readiness**, while driving good engineering practices, standardisation, and reuse across product development.* Manage and develop a **small, growing team of engineers**, including regular 1:1s, feedback, performance follow-up, mentoring, hiring, and onboarding.**Job Requirements:*** **8+ years of engineering experience** in product development, ideally with a background in **firmware**, and experience leading engineers or technical teams.* Strong technical understanding across **electronics, firmware, and mechanical systems**, with the ability to review designs, provide technical feedback, and make engineering trade-offs.* Experience developing **physical products for serial or high-volume production**, from development and testing through industrialisation and production.* Experience with **project execution and engineering planning**, including resource allocation, prioritisation, milestones, and Agile ways of working.* Solid **people and communication skills**, with experience mentoring engineers and working across engineering, product, manufacturing, suppliers, and other stakeholders.**We offer:*** **A Collaborative and 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.Location for this role is either at our **headquar******ters** in Vindafjord (Nedre Vats)** or our **Oslo** office **(Lysaker)**. We welcome applications from candidates across Europe who are open to relocating to Norway.**Application deadline: September 30th.** 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.