Laboratory Engineer

At the factory in Karlskrona, NKT is designing, developing and manufacturing the high-voltage power cable solutions enabling the transition to renewable energy. Here, you will join a diverse organization at an internationally recognized engineering center operating one of the most advanced high-voltage test halls, a state-of-the-art cable manufacturing and the NKT Victoria – the most sustainable cable-laying vessel in the offshore industry. 

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 3,900 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 1.8 billion in 2021. NKT - We connect a greener world.

We are looking for a Laboratory Engineer for the department Material Technology in Karlskrona
Do you want to play an important role in generating reliable, consistent and accurate laboratory results? Are you dedicated to electrical testing, analytics, programming and want to work with us at NKT to develop our high voltage cables? In the role as Laboratory Engineer, you will focus on small scale electrical material testing and support the department with programming knowledge. We are looking for you who can help us meet the increasing demands for material understanding and testing in NKT. You will have a close collaboration with the R&D teams as well as with production and delivery projects.

Your primary tasks will be:

* Evaluate new/existing materials and products.
* Plan, perform and report laboratory work according to applicable standards and instructions.
* Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment.
* Develop small scale electrical material testing within NKT.
* Support with programming skills in different areas within the laboratory.


Analytic team player                                               
We are looking for an analytical team player who is thorough and methodical in their work. You see possibilities, take initiative in finding a solution and are eager to learn. We expect you to enjoy laboratory work, to be a service-oriented person with a passion to engage and support your co-workers. Precision, quality awareness, responsibility, engagement and flexibility are important personal characteristics since you will be a part of a cross-functional team where everyone supports where currently needed. You will belong to our Material Laboratory in Karlskrona, which consist of 23 employees.

Additionally, your CV includes:

* You have at least a bachelor degree in Engineering or have gained similar knowledge through working.
* Your Swedish and English are fluent, both written and spoken.
* Experience within electrical testing and programming is valuable for the position.


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 15th of September. Applications will be handled on ongoing basis. Be aware that tests might be included in the recruitment process.

If you have any questions regarding the position, you are very welcome to contact Recruiting Manager Rickard Nilsson at +46 730 50 70 93. In case you have any inquiries about the recruitment process please reach out to HRBP Kristina Owesson, kristina.owesson@nkt.com. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail. 

Union representatives
Sveriges Ingenjörer - Christian Fisch, +46 455 56 380  
Unionen - Mikael Hammarin +46 455 75 972
Ledarna - Roger Jönsson, +46 455 55 911

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

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