Manufacture Test Engineer, R&D

Eltek Norway AS; Eik; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness facilities

Canteen

Rooftop terrace

Job summary

Eltek Norway AS in Drammen seeks a Manufacturing Test Engineer to bridge R&D and production, blending electronics, test software and hardware know-how. You will develop test concepts, fixtures and automated test sequences to support EVT/DVT phases and enable reliable high-volume manufacturing.

Join a collaborative team that focuses on energy-efficient power solutions, with opportunities to contribute to global projects, document thoroughly, and travel occasionally as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical/electronics engineering.
• Experience with power electronics, power converters or related tech.
• Programming skills for automated testing and hardware apps.
• Hands-on problem-solving and analytical mindset.
• Collaborative, proactive engineer able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong communication in Norwegian and English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and realize test concepts, flows and fixture configurations.
• Collaborate with design teams to translate test requirements into practical solutions.
• Define test fixtures, adapters and interfaces for safe connections.
• Develop, debug and optimize test code for automated sequences.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot failures and improve test performance.
• Create test specifications and maintain schematics, PCB layouts and BOMs.
• Transfer documentation and support factory in test equipment design for high-volume production.
• Provide hands-on factory support and fix fixtures/software issues to maintain uptime.
• Occasional planned business travel.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power electronics

Testing & measurement

Automated testing programming

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Norwegian & English communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Tools

NI LabVIEW

Python

C#

NI TestStand

CAN

VISA

GPIB

LAN

Job description

Eltek Norway AS, established in 1971, is part of Delta Electronics - a global leader in power supplies and thermal management. Delta Electronics develops smart and energy-efficient solutions for industrial automation, building automation, telecom, data centres, EV charging, renewable energy, and energy storage – all with the goal of contributing to sustainability and smart manufacturing.

With the mission “To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow”, Delta combines expertise in power electronics with an ESG-based business model to address global environmental challenges such as climate change. Delta has nearly 200 locations across five continents, including sales and R&D offices as well as manufacturing facilities, and we work closely with customers worldwide.

In Drammen, our main focus has been the development of high-efficiency power supplies for telecom and critical infrastructure. We deliver solutions that ensure stable and efficient energy supply for networks, data centers, and systems with high uptime requirements.

In short: We are known for reliable and energy-efficient power solutions – with a strong global position and a technological hub right here in Drammen.

At Eltek, our R&D environment works on advanced solutions within power electronics, including power converters and controllers. We are now looking for a new colleague joining us to develop and realize smart, robust testing solutions during the early stages of industrialization.

Manufacture Test Engineer

This is a role at the intersection of hardware, software and manufacturing, where your electronics expertise and programming skills contribute directly to a successful transition from R&D to production.

As our new Manufacturing Test Engineer, you will be part of the R&D Manufacturing Test Engineering team in Drammen, working closely with product development and support industrialization of our products.

You will be involved in New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, particularly during the EVT/DVT phases, developing test solutions that are reliable, efficient and suitable for use in manufacturing.

The position offers a varied combination of electronics, test software development, measurement technology and practical troubleshooting, with close collaboration across R&D and manufacturing.

Your main responsibilities

• Develop and realize test concepts, test flows and equipment configurations based on product, customer and manufacturing requirements, following established technical guidelines.

• Collaborate with design teams to translate test requirements into practical testing solutions, ensure adequate test coverage and provide guidance on Design for Testability (DfT).

• Define test fixtures, adapter boards and interfaces for safe and reliable connections between test equipment and products.

• Develop, debug and optimize test code to execute automated test sequences, and create drivers for new hardware.

• Analyse test results, troubleshoot failures and optimize test performance and equipment reliability.

• Documentation: create test specifications in cooperation with product designers. Create and maintain technical documentation such as schematics, PCB layouts, BOMs, instrument definitions and maintenance guidelines.

• Transfer documentation and support factory in design of test equipment for high volume production.

• Provide hands‑on factory support, troubleshooting test equipment fixtures and software issues, to maintain production uptime.

• Occasional planned business travel will be required.

What we are looking for

• An engineer with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical or electronics engineering.

• Experience within Power electronics, power converters or related technologies, and a solid understanding of electronic circuits, electrical systems (including AC), measurement techniques and test equipment.

• Programming skills, relevant to automated testing and hardware related applications.

• An analytical mindset, strong technical understanding and a hands‑on approach to problem‑solving.

• A Proactive, structured and self‑driven engineer, taking ownership of tasks and continuously seeking improvements.

• You are highly collaborative, adaptable and resilient, and able to handle changing priorities.

• Cultural awareness and a team‑oriented approach, with experience or interest in working with global teams.

• Good written and verbal communication skills in both Norwegian and English.

We particularly value experience or knowledge within

• Automated test systems and test software development using NI LabVIEW, Python, C#, or NI TestStand.

• Instrument control and communication interfaces such as CAN, VISA, GPIB and LAN.

• Electronics manufacturing and production test processes.

• PCB design, test fixtures and Design for Testability (DfT).

• Test data analysis and tools such as WATS.

Why join Eltek?

You will be part of a team developing cutting‑edge technology in power electronics, contributing to complex systems where software and hardware truly meet. This is an opportunity to work on meaningful engineering challenges in a highly collaborative environment. Eltek Norway is in a newly renovated facility in Kobbervikdalen in Drammen. We have placed strong emphasis on creating a pleasant and functional working environment, including on‑site fitness facilities, canteen, dedicated areas for social activities, and a sunny rooftop terrace.

Application deadline; November 22th. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.