NKT
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and play a key role in advanced R&D projects?
At NKT’s HV Technology Department, we are looking for a skilled and forward-thinking R&D Electrical Engineer to lead technical innovation in High Voltage and Ultra High Voltage applications.
About the role
You will manage technical and project initiatives, combining deep theoretical knowledge with practical experimentation. Your knowledge and skills in electromagnetic, thermal, and high-voltage engineering will be essential to understand, model, and predict complex phenomena in HV components and insulation systems.
Based at our Technology Center in Västerås, you will work in a highly collaborative environment with access to advanced laboratories and colleagues who are specialists in their fields. NKT is making significant investments in R&D, offering a great chance to contribute to advanced innovation in the energy sector.
Your responsibilities
As an R&D Electrical Engineer, you will:
Who we are looking for
You are a motivated and structured problem solver who combines a methodical approach with creativity. You work systematically, take initiative, and are trusted to deliver high-quality results. You also understand the business context and can translate technical insights into customer and organizational value.
Required qualifications:
Why NKT?
At NKT, we value diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. We believe diverse perspectives create sustainable performance and a workplace where people are inspired to do their best.
Application deadline: 31 May 2026
(Selection is ongoing; personality assessments may be part of the process.)
Contact
For questions about the position, contact Hiring Manager Claire Pitois at Claire.Pitois@nkt.com
For recruitment process inquiries, contact HRBP Jenny McWhinney at Jenny.Mcwhinney@nkt.com
Union Representatives: Sveriges Ingenjörer - Zohreh Keshavarz at Zohreh.Keshavarz@nkt.com or Edo Kolic at Edo.Kolic@nkt.com
Due to GDPR regulations, applications cannot be accepted by email.
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About NKT
Join a diverse and international team of experts developing the power cable technology of the future, focusing on deeper seas, lower losses and higher performance. The technology department leads the company's R&D programme, including materials development, and operates some of the most advanced high-voltage testing centres in the industry. NKT also operates a technology consulting centre in Sweden, where technical experts and scientists support the industry worldwide with cross-disciplinary R&D projects and technical investigations.
At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading power cable 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 and plays a key role as the world moves towards clean energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling reliable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology, building the infrastructure from the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today.
NKT is headquartered in Denmark, operates from more than 30 countries worldwide, and employs 6,500 people globally. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com
In a globalised and interconnected world, with a rapidly increasing population and demand for a modern lifestyle, the need for power is constantly growing. At NKT, we have made it our purpose to bring power to life by helping meet the growing need for energy.
Founded in 1891, during the second industrial revolution, we pioneered the cable industry in the Nordics. Today, we master the fourth industrial revolution with our energy transportation expertise and cost-effective manufacturing facilities at the highest technological level, delivering lifetime value to our customers and the global society.
We take pride in long-term relationships and effortless collaborations, making doing business with us simple, convenient, and efficient. Many of our customers have been with us for decades, maybe because we see ourselves as both their local partner and international supplier, always willing to go the extra mile to ensure the right cable solution.
The environments in which our products and solutions function are often harsh and unfriendly. Laying down a long sea cable on the ocean floor in an unexpected storm or repairing 100-year-old power cables in the ground of a busy metropolis is not for everyone. We know that performance counts in challenging circumstances, and that is when we deliver.
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.
Offices and production sites in more than 16 countries
6500 employees
3.6 billion EUR in revenue
NKT A/S is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen.
Production facilities powered by 100% renewable electricity
Number of employees: 6,000+ global employees across more than 16 countries.
Sectors: Power Cable Solutions, Renewable Energy (Offshore/Onshore Wind), Power Transmission & Distribution, and Sustainable Energy Infrastructure.
Preferred educational level: MBO (Vocational) for production and technical roles; BA/BS (Bachelor) or higher for engineering, finance, and management roles. Advanced degrees (Masters/MEng) are preferred for specialized engineering and R&D positions.
Preferred education: Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Power Systems, Renewable Energy Technology, Sustainability, Supply Chain, and IT.
Career level: All levels, including Apprentices, Interns, Graduates (via their Trainee program), Senior Specialists, and Leadership positions.