Avantas

Trondheim

Kontur AS | Technology that reveals what lies beneath
Kontur AS is a leading innovator in array Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) systems, delivering cutting-edge solutions used worldwide for infrastructure inspection, geotechnical surveys, and subsurface mapping. As we continue to grow our product portfolio, we are now looking for a Mechanical Engineer to play a key role in shaping the next generation of our GPR systems.
This is an exciting opportunity to work hands-on with complex electromechanical products, developed from concept to deployment in real-world environments.
Your Role
As a Mechanical Engineer at Kontur AS, you will have end-to-end responsibility for the mechanical design of our products.
You will work closely with electronics, RF, software, and production teams to ensure our systems are robust, manufacturable, and visually refined. You will be involved throughout the full product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
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Mechanical design and product development from concept to market-ready products
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Design and optimization of mechanical solutions with focus on:
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Manufacturability and cost efficiency
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Weight reduction and structural robustness
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Practical usability and professional aesthetics
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Research, evaluate, and introduce new materials and manufacturing technologies
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Provide mechanical expertise within cross-disciplinary R&amp;D team
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Create and maintain assembly instructions, drawings, and documentation for production and quality assurance
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Assess, implement, and maintain a PDM solution
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Support prototyping, testing, and design verification activities
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Desired Qualifications
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Equivalent combination of education, training, and hands-on experience will be considered
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Proven experience in electromechanical product development
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Strong skills in 3D CAD design and technical drawings
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Experience with design for manufacturing (DFM)
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Ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams
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Structured, solution-oriented mindset with attention to detail
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Experience with mobile equipment, ruggedized products, or outdoor systems is considered an advantage.
About the company:
Kontur is a technology leader and pioneer in subsurface intelligence, developing advanced sensing systems and software solutions that transform complex radar and sensor data into reliable, actionable insight. Our technology is used worldwide to detect, map, and interpret what lies beneath the surface, where uncertainty is costly and accuracy matters. Kontur’s solutions support a wide range of real-world GPR applications, including utility mapping, humanitarian demining, infrastructure inspection, road and pavement condition assessment, and archaeological surveys. By combining high-performance GPR hardware, advanced signal processing, and intelligent software workflows, we enable safer construction, improved infrastructure maintenance, and life-saving operations in complex and demanding environments.
Why Kontur?
• Global Reach -- Our technology is trusted by customers across multiple continents, supporting critical infrastructure projects worldwide
• Norwegian R&amp;D Excellence -- Our Trondheim based R&amp;D team develops end-to-end RADAR solutions, from real-time data acquisition to intuitive subsurface visualization
•GPR Domain Leadership -- We specialize in automated and semi-automated interpretation of GPR and geospatial data
• Engineering Driven Culture -- Our engineering culture is centered on building technically demanding products that are used in real-world, mission critical settings
If you are passionate about building technology that matters, Kontur offers the opportunity to innovate, grow, and contribute on a global scale.
For further information about the position, please contact Janne Sunde Grønning on 97755899, Hanna Yttereng on 95892310 at Avantas, or Jacopo Sala Chief Scientist at Kontur on 46626550 .
All enquiries to Avantas will be treated in the strictest confidence and, if requested, will remain confidential with respect to our client during the initial stage of the recruitment process.

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to play a key role in shaping the next generation of our GPR systems