R&D Engineer

Join a diverse and international team of experts developing the power cable technology of the future with focus on deeper sea, lower losses and higher performance. Technology is leading the corporate R&D program including material development and operating some of the most advanced high-voltage test centers in the industry. NKT also operates a Technology Consulting center in Sweden, where technical experts and scientists supports industries worldwide in cross-disciplinary R&D projects and technical investigations.

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. www.NKT.com.

Are you interesed in research and development with in Hihg Voltage? NKT invests heavily within the research and development area and has a pioneering track record with several recent world records such as the recently qualified 640 kV extruded DC cable system.

As an R&D Specialist you will therefore contribute to the development of cutting-edge high voltage cable technology that enables the transformation to sustainable energy.

Your main tasks will be
* Development of technologies for High Voltage Cable Systems, for both AC and DC power transmission.
* Analysis and simulation of electrical and thermal effects in HV cable systems, including development of analysis methods and tools.
* Creation of test plans, developing test methods and evaluation of test result.
* Support business units with technical expertise, related to for instance customer support, patents, root cause analysis and similar.


You will be part of a highly skilled team, based in Karlskrona in the southern part of Sweden, with great possibilities for personal development and specialization.

Your profile
You have a Master of Science degree in high voltage engineering, physics, mathematics or similar. If you in addition have performed your disputation this is meritorious.
Skills in Comsol, Matlab and/or similar software is beneficial. 

Since you will support several R&D Project teams and collaborate with engineering departments, external parties and NKT customers we expect you to have excellent communication skills. You need to be fluent in English. Swedish and/or German is preferred.
As a person you are driven, innovative, with a systematic and problem-solving mindset. It is equally important that you enjoy working in a diverse environment and appreciate that problems are solved by team work.

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 7 of September. Be aware that tests might be included in the recruitment process. 

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 - Joakim Wikström +46 734 07 02 43
Ledarna - Roger Jönsson, +46 455 55 911