Polymer Materials Expert

Polymer Materials Expert
Drive development projects and complex investigations

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.

Internal and external consulting with full responsibility
As part of the Chemistry & Materials department You will participate in various cable related R&D projects as well as in consulting assignments that differs in scope and length. You will have access to a highly flexible and modern chemistry & materials laboratory, with a broad range of state-of-the-art analytical instruments and processing equipment that provides great flexibility and capability to support in R&D projects and technical investigations.
As a part of NKT Technology Consulting you will work with various customers, both internal and external. In the role as Polymer Materials Expert you will be working with Project Management in R&D projects and leading various consulting assignments and complex investigations related to materials.

The role includes:
• Project management in R&D projects within cable insulation materials and cable technology
• Lead various consulting assignments and complex investigations related to materials, for different customers both within NKT and with other companies
• Formulate scope and plan project execution
• Conduct experimental work and material analysis relevant to the projects
• Financial and technical follow up of projects
• Take full responsibility for projects, from discussions with customer and planning, to execution and reporting
• Secure high quality and efficiency in all deliveries

Technology Consulting is a dynamic workplace with an atmosphere characterized by development and learning. Facilities include modern laboratories and you will be working with colleagues who are experts in their specific fields. Through the range of different R&D projects and customer assignments, there will be great opportunities to build a wide, global network of technical partners and business units.

Communicative and experienced expert within polymer material properties and characterization
Our next colleague should have natural skills in networking and work with customer relations as well as being an excellent project manager.
To succeed in the role you are a good team player with good communication skills as well as a service-oriented mind. You are also a highly trusted and accurate person.

Apart from this you do also have:
• PhD degree or master’s degree with at least 5 years working experience in area related polymer materials
• Extensive experience within physical properties and processing of polymer materials
• Experience in polymer material development
• Excellent project management skills
• Natural skills in networking and customer relations
• Engages independently in discussions with customers and other stake-holders
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Knowledge of electrical properties and testing of materials is meritorious
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, meritorious also in Swedish
Contact and application
Apply with CV and personal letter via the link below, at latest June 22 2022
If you have any questions regarding the position, you are very welcome to contact HRBP Elin Jönsson, elin.jonsson@nkt.com. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.