R&D Engineer in Polymer Materials

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.

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We are looking for an innovative and curious R&D Engineer within Polymer Materials and Technology.
You would participate in a wide range of development projects and route cause analysis related to polymer properties and processing. Join us in driving these challenging and fun projects.
NKT, a world-leading supplier of cables for the energy sector, is investing to reach further success in innovation and R&D. Technology Consulting is a dynamic workplace with an atmosphere characterized by development and learning. Facilities include state of the art laboratories where you will be working with colleagues, who are experts in their specific fields

Internal R&D projects and external consulting with full responsibility 
As part of the Chemistry & Materials department, you will participate and/or lead various power-cable-related R&D projects as well as in internal and external consulting assignments related to polymer materials, that differ in scope and length. In this role you will work in a team of experts from different areas for solveing challening cross-disciplinary technical questions to develop the next generation of cables to connect a greener world. In your daily work you will have access to a highly flexible and modern laboratory for polymer characterization and processing, with a broad range of state-of-the-art analytical instruments and processing equipment that provide a great capability to grow and support in R&D projects and technical investigations.

Key Responsibilities:
* Participation in R&D projects within cable insulation materials and cable technology
* Drive innovation projects regarding polymer materials development and processing
* Conducting experimental work and analysis on polymers relevant to the projects
* Secure high quality in all deliveries, while being efficient
* Responsible for upkeeping of relevant lab instruments 
* Project management with financial and technical follow-up


R&D Engineer within polymer material properties and characterization
We are looking for a team member with interest and hands-on experience in experimental laboratory work related to polymer materials. To succeed in the role you are a team player with good communication skills as well as creative with a curious mindset to find solutions for complex problems. You have natural skills in networking and building customer relations and a strong service-oriented approach.

Apart from this, you do also have: 
* Ph.D. degree or Master’s degree with industrial experience in polymer materials and technology
* Experience in polymer characterization
* Knowledge of physical properties and processing of polymers 
* Project management skills with and good business acumen 
* Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, meritorious also in Swedish
* Permanent authorization to work in Sweden


Application process
Please apply at our website November 30th. We are reviewing the applications regularly. 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 Amir Karim, amir.karim@nkt.com. In case you have any inquiries about the recruitment process please reach out to Recruiter, HR Business Partner elin.jonsson@nkt.com. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

Union Representatives
Sveriges Ingenjörer – Zohreh Keshavarz, +46 724 51 80 18

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