Sr Design Engineer

About NKT
At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading technologies that enable the world’s transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology - designing, manufacturing and installing low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions and accessories that support the green transition. NKT is headquartered in Denmark, employs 4,500 people in more than 15 countries, and realized revenue of EUR 2,1 billion in 2022. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com

Take a leap in your career in an industry that is growing at breakneck speed! 

We are looking for a Sr. Design Engineer to join our growing global R&D department at NKT! We are now offering an unique opportunity to influence and proudly be part of the worlds renewable energy transformation.

Design and Develop for the future

Come add a fresh breeze to our global R&D department at NKT! You will be working on developing cable accessories for high voltage AC and DC cable systems needed for the green transformation of the energy system. 

You will be joining a tech-community with extensive knowledge and experience in material, design, simulation, and testing of cable terminations and joints. Except for designing technical solutions that meet the customer requirements in collaboration with R&D engineers, specialist and test facilities globally, your role will also involve performing and evaluating electrical and mechanical simulations, participate in development and qualification tests and develop quality control plans. 

Your tasks will also include:
•    Be design responsible throughout the R&D projects
•    Conceptual work in 3D CAD
•    Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
•    Design verification – both simulation and test plan creation
•    Produce final designs and drawings

Take pride in delivering high quality

To succeed in this role we believe that you are curious and optimistic, with great engineering skills and a good understanding of relevant materials used within High Voltage cable Accessories. Additionally you are eager to work on your personal development, where your spark for innovation is balanced by a strong sense for quality and ownership of deliveries. Furthermore, your CV includes..
•    University degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent relevant field
•    Min. 3 years of work experience within the field
•    Experience and System knowledge in 3D CAD – Solid Works or similar CAD system, PLM system, and Matlab. 
•    Experience in Multiphysics simulations – COMSOL or similar FEM system 
•    Fluent in English 

Bonus points for:
•    Fluency or knowledge in other languages, especially Swedish and German
•    Taking agency of your accomplishments 
•    Experience with advanced mechanical simulations using e.g ANSYS or ABAQUS
•    Experience from medium or high voltage industry
You will be located in Alingsås and report to Head of R&D Technology & Basics. Because of the global set-up you will be travelling to other sites occasionally, estimated 5-10 days per year, domestic and international.

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.   

Apply with CV and personal letter via the link below, at latest 6th of August 2023. Please note that we work with an ongoing selection throughout the whole process. This means that the position can be filled before the application deadline. Tests can occur in the recruitment process. 

Please note that feedback on your application may be delayed due to vacation. We will get back you as soon as we are back in the office.

If you have any questions regarding the position, you are very welcome to contact Susanne Nilsson, Head of R&D Technology & Basics, Susanne.nilsson@nkt.com or Sara Karlsson, HR Business Partner, sara.karlsson@nkt.com, +46 702 02 64 51. 

Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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Union Representatives
Sveriges Ingenjörer - Peter Kjellsson, +46 733 64 21 34
Unionen - Joakim Wikström, +46 73 40 70 243

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