Senior Mechanical Design & Test Engineer

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.

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. 
Do you have a strong mechanical design background, both theoretical and experimentally, with more than 10 years’ experience? Then we might have the right job for you!
Take part in the innovation and development of mechanical testing for high voltage products 
As Senior Mechanical Design & Testing Engineer, you will be part of the Applied Mechanics team.
You will be working with and provide significant added-value to both internal and external clients. 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 mechanical testing. 
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. The role includes a broad range of tasks where you will need a service-oriented and consultative approach. 
You will be working with, among other things:
* Design of tailor made mechanical test fixtures, data acquisition and analysis. 
* Development of measurement to extensive in-house testing capabilities in Solid Mechanics Lab.
Project managing and taking responsibility for the planning, coordination and execution of experimental activities

Problem solver with a proactive mind 
To succeed in this role you are a strong team player with a goal oriented mind. As the role includes a lot of communication with colleagues, stakeholders and clients you need good communication skills as well as a service-oriented approach. You are also able to think out of the box to find innovative solutions for technical challenging projects. 

Besides the above your resume also includes:
* B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in mechanical engineering
* Advanced knowledge in design tools, such as Solidworks, Creo or CATIA. 
* Knowledge of hydraulic systems in experimental application
Fluency in English, both verbal and written, and good knowledge in Swedish

Contact and application
NKT is committed to fostering a diverse organization and a culture where people from different backgrounds can thrive and are inspired to perform at their best. We believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture makes for a better place to work. 

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 9th of June 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, Thomas Liljenberg +46 705 32 30 63 or Senior Recruiter Josefine Persson, Josefine.persson@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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