R&D Engineer - Metallurgy & Material Characterization

Support future cable systems through advanced material insights
Do you want to apply your academic background to a role with real impact on the green transition? In this position, you will contribute to the development of future high voltage cable systems with a focus on welding, metallurgy and material characterization. You will collaborate across R&D, production and testing, helping advance next-generation cable solutions in a global company on a growth path. Do you want to be part of this progress?

Contribute to material development for advanced cable systems
In this role, you will support several R&D projects with material investigations, development work and testing activities. You will work closely with colleagues to define production-related measures, verify cable system performance and contribute to improvements within welding, material selection and process parameters.

Your responsibility will be to:

• Support R&D projects with material characterization, welding method development and process optimization
• Select materials and contribute to design considerations for cable systems
• Establish production parameters and test methods to verify performance
• Conduct laboratory testing and analyze results from tests and simulations
• Collaborate with production teams and internal experts across multiple locations

You will join an academic and collaborative R&D environment in Karlskrona, working closely with production and colleagues across NKT’s sites.


Analytical specialist with a collaborative mindset
You enjoy solving complex technical problems and appreciate a role that combines hands on investigations with analytical assessments. You work well with others in multidisciplinary settings while also being comfortable taking responsibility for your own tasks. You communicate clearly, adapt to different audiences and contribute positively to team collaboration.

You also have:

• Master’s degree or higher in Metallurgy or a similar field
• Experience working in relevant technical areas
• Experience from production environments featuring metal forming, welding or fatigue loaded products
• Experience with cable systems or components is preferable
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Swedish
  
  

Grow your skills while contributing to a greener energy future
NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We have high ambitions on establishing gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply – even if you don’t tick all the boxes described. We believe that a diverse organization enables long-term performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.

We offer a position where you will be a part of the international technology organization with colleagues in Cologne, Alingsås and Västerås. Externally we participate in multiple working groups as members in Cigré and other similar committees as well as collaboration with Sweden’s leading universities KTH, CTH and DTU in Copenhagen, Denmark.


In Karlskrona, NKT has manufacturing facility for producing high voltage and extra high voltage power cables, the largest AC & DC electrical test labs in northern Europe and Victoria a cable laying vessel.


“As a leader I am promoting my team to take full responsibility for their respective areas, supporting a flexible way of working, while encouraging a great collaboration spirit.". I look forward working with you!” says Hiring Manager, Santhosh BVMP.

Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here!

We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 13th of April 2026. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. If you have any questions about the role, you are very welcome to contact Hiring Manager Santhosh BVMP at Santhosh.bvmp@nkt.com. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Angelina Nilsson at Angelina.nilsson@nkt.com. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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About NKT
At the factory in Karlskrona, NKT is designing, developing and manufacturing the high-voltage power cable solutions enabling the transition to renewable energy. Here, you will join a diverse organization at an internationally recognized engineering centre operating one of the most advanced high-voltage test halls, a state-of-the-art cable manufacturing and the NKT Victoria – the most sustainable cable-laying vessel in the offshore industry.

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