Senior Electrical R&D Engineer

Senior Electrical R&D Engineer

NKT

Lyckeby, Sweden

This is your opportunity to contribute to the development of HVDC cable systems that support the green energy transition. You’ll be part of a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment where your ideas and insights will contribute to improving energy infrastructure. Do you want to be a key contributor in solving complex engineering challenges?

Innovate and analyze HVDC cable systems

As an Sr.Electrical R&D Engineer, you will play a central role in developing and verifying electrothermal designs for HVDC cable systems. You’ll work closely with experts across disciplines to conduct experiments, analyze data, and support both R&D and commercial projects. Your work will directly contribute to NKT’s reputation in high-voltage cable manufacturing.

Your responsibility will be to:

• Contribute as a skilled professional in R&D projects focused on HVDC cables and accessories
• Perform electrothermal design and calculations of HVDC cable systems
• Support failure investigations, material characterization, and testing activities
• Participate in standardization committees such as Cigré and IEC
• Assist in commercial projects and maintain testing databases

You’ll be part of a highly skilled team based in Karlskrona, Sweden, collaborating with test labs and simulation specialists. Occasional travel may be required.

Analytical engineer with collaborative mindset

We’re looking for a person who thrives in a evolving and investigative environment. You enjoy solving complex problems, are systematic in your approach, and communicate your findings clearly to diverse audiences. You’re motivated, goal-oriented, and enjoy working both efficiently on your own tasks and in cross-functional teams.

You also have:

• A Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or High Voltage Engineering
• 3–5 years of experience in FEM, HV cable system design, and electrical modeling
• Proficiency in engineering tools such as Matlab, Comsol, and PSCAD
• Experience in R&D environments and working with medium or high voltage products
• Fluency in English; Swedish language skills is beneficial