HV Electrical Engineer

NKT, a world-leading supplier of cables for the energy sector, is investing to reach further success in innovation and R&D. As part of this investment, NKT has established a Technology Consulting center in Västerås through acquisition of parts of ABB’s Swedish Corporate Research Center. From the site in Västerås, technical experts and scientists have worked with industries worldwide in cross-disciplinary R&D projects and technical investigations, for more than one hundred years. '
Contribute to the development within the Electrical field
As R&D Engineer at Technology Consulting you will be working with and provide significant added-value to both internal and external customers. We are working with improvement of current techniques and methods but also product development by identifying, proposing and implementing innovative solutions in the field of electrical testing and characterization.
Parts of the role will be to provide consulting services to internal and external customers on technical challenges within your own area of expertise and also identify and mitigate risks in R&D projects and consulting projects. As we are working with electricity and high voltages it is important that you prioritizes safety and are thorough in all jobs you are handling.
It is a role with varying tasks where you will need a service-oriented and consultative approach. You will be working with, among other things,
• Development of electrical insulation characterisation and HV testing.
• Troubleshooting and investigation for break-downs.
• Correlation between process parameters and electrical properties of the insulation.
• Set-up and execute development tasks using different devices in accordance with either new methods or standardized testing methodologies and requirements
Problem solver with a proactive mind
Do you have a strong electrical background, both theoretical and experimentally, with a couple of years’ experience from High Voltage Laboratories?
To succeed in this role you are a good team player with a goal oriented mind. As the role includes a lot of communication with colleagues, stake-holders and customers you need good communication skills as well as a service-oriented mind. You are a highly trusted and accurate person.
Apart from this you do also have
• A Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic, or electromechanics. It is Meritorious if you have a Master Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Advanced knowledge in Electrical apparatuses for high and/or medium voltage.
• MATLAB competence
Another requirement in this role is fluency in English, both verbal and written, and good knowledge in Swedish.
It is meritorious if you are familiar with multiple electrical insulation characterization such as conductivity, dielectric spectroscopy, Pulsed Electro Acoustic (PEA), etc.
Contact and application
Are you looking for a career in a fast-moving, growing and high-tech environment where you will be able to develop on a personal as well as on a career level? Let us know, we are waiting for you!
Please apply at our website at latest 4th of April 2021, do not wait with your application as we are handling those on an ongoing basis. Personality- and Capacity tests may occur in our recruitment process.
If you have any questions regarding the position, you are very welcome to contact Recruiting Manager, Claire Pitois +46 703 68 08 06 or Recruiter (HRBP) Elin Jönsson, Elin.Jonsson@nkt.com. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.
Union Representatives
Sveriges Ingenjörer - Malena Bergsblom, +46 730 29 29 89
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About NKT
NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure for the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 3,300 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 1.3 billion in 2019. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.NKT.com.
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