Manufacturing Test Engineer, R&D

About the role

Eltek Norway AS in Drammen is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer to join the R&D Manufacturing Test Engineering team. This role sits at the intersection of hardware, software, and manufacturing, where your expertise in electronics and programming will directly contribute to the successful transition of products from R&D to production.

You will be involved in New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, particularly during the EVT/DVT phases, developing reliable, efficient, and scalable test solutions 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.
• Collaborate with design teams to translate test requirements into practical testing solutions, ensuring adequate test coverage and providing 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.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot failures, and optimize test performance and equipment reliability.
• Create test specifications in cooperation with product designers and maintain technical documentation such as schematics, PCB layouts, BOMs, instrument definitions, and maintenance guidelines.
• Transfer documentation and support factory in the 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, with 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 who takes ownership of tasks and continuously seeks improvements.
• Highly collaborative, adaptable, and resilient, with the ability 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.

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 located 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, a canteen, dedicated areas for social activities, and a sunny rooftop terrace.

Application deadline: November 22nd. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.