We are looking for a proactive and collaborative test engineer with experience within acoustic underwater instruments.

What do we do?

At Nortek, we develop and manufacture world-leading instruments that collect information about the processes taking place in our oceans. We need to understand more about the role of the oceans in areas such as climate, food production, health, business activities and energy production. Our technology is used, among other things, for studies of coral reefs, navigation of underwater vehicles, measurement of currents and quality assurance of fish farming. The interest in the ocean is increasing, and our company is growing. With us, you will contribute to a product that can benefit millions of people.

What will your role and tasks be with us?

You will have an important role in our dynamic and multidisciplinary technology environment. Together with skilled colleagues from our product, development, and production teams, you will help testing new and existing hardware and software technologies. Your responsibilities will include providing feedback on functionality, identifying faults or weaknesses, and bring idea of improvements back to the development team.

You will test technology from the early development phase. Your responsibilities will include developing, improving and maintaining routines and test procedures. Additionally, you should have the capability to analyze oceanographic data and produce technical reports for relevant disciplines as needed.

In addition, you will have the responsibility for helping customers understand our range of ADCP products as well our unique underwater navigation technology. It can be required to visit and follow up customers either at an office, workshop, or at site – to assist with technical integration needs. You will work with a team of professional and competent colleagues to help guide customers through their technical questions and provide advice during their design, integration and testing phases. You will also be responsible for daily follow-up replying on support queries and carry out instrument troubleshooting when needed.

Carrying out internal training, online or at site with our subsidiaries can be expected. Training of customers will also be expected as a part of the position.

What qualifications are we looking for?

We are primarily looking for a candidate who has a relevant Master of Science and experience from subsea technology and electronics. It is an advantage if you have relevant experience from offshore survey sector, hydrographic industry or other relevant industry. As this role requires reading and understanding code, possessing some programming skills is essential.

We believe that you should have the following personal qualities in order to succeed in the position:

• You seek knowledge, are curious, self-motivated and thrive in an environment where days are busy, and you can handle multiple projects at once.
• You take the initiative and get quickly up-to speed on relevant technology, new and existing technical documentation related to our products.
• You are organized and possess the ability to balance attention to detail with a broader perspective
• You have a desire to help and share your knowledge with both colleagues and our technology communities.
• You are proactive and committed to finding good solutions to solve customer challenges.
• You collaborate easily with others and contribute to a good working environment.
• You have good communication skills in English, written and spoken.

What can we offer?

We are committed to your success with us and ensure that you receive a good onboarding from the start. In addition to a digital introductory program, you will be enrolled in the Nortek Academy - an in-person introductory program that provides insights about all of the teams and processes happening at Nortek. It is also a great opportunity to meet other new employees from Norway and our 9 global subsidiaries physically.

At Nortek, you will be involved in many exciting tasks! You will experience great personal and professional development opportunities and gain valuable insights into our business.

Although we are established in many countries, as a Norwegian-owned company we have managed to maintain an informal tone and short decision-making paths. As an employee with us, it will give you great opportunities to influence our future and you will hopefully see the result of what you are working on relatively quickly. With us, you will feel that your contribution makes a big difference.

This position is based at Nortek's headquarters at Rud in Bærum outside of Oslo, and reports to Support Manager Oddrun Myklebust. We are looking forward to hearing from you by May 18th and will interview relevant candidates on an ongoing basis.