R&D Simulation Engineer - Computational Fluid Dynamics/Multiphysics

NKT, a world-leading supplier of cables for the energy sector, is investing to advance innovation and R&D. 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.

Technology Consulting offers a stimulating environment focused on growth and ongoing learning. You will be working with colleagues who are experts in the fields of mechanics, electrical testing, chemistry and materials. Through the range of different R&D projects and consulting assignments, there will be great opportunities to build a global network of technical partners and business units.

Key role in the innovation and development of leading high and medium voltage products

As the demand for advanced investigations in fluid dynamics and Multiphysics applications is growing, we are now looking for a CFD/Multiphysics Simulation Engineer to join the Applied Mechanics Department. The department's core skill set covers applied mechanics, mechanical testing, advanced modeling and simulation, such as computational fluid dynamics, finite element analysis and Multiphysics simulations.

The department portfolio covers a wide range of high and medium voltage advanced products with emphasis on high-voltage cables, supporting the global community in the quest for a green energy transformation

As an R&D simulation engineer you will have the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary environment with a keen interest in innovation. You will provide technical support to NKT and to other industries worldwide in overcoming complex mechanical challenges interlinked with all sorts of physics across different products and in all stages of the product development cycle.

Your main tasks will be to:

• Perform CFD, Multiphysics, electromagnetic and thermal simulation for different advanced product applications to solve complex problems that arise in various areas of fluid mechanics and electromagnetism for medium and high voltage application
• Present simulation results and technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including colleagues, management, and external customers.
• Prepare written reports, summaries, and presentations
• Understand our internal and external customer needs as well as their business drivers and implement creative solutions that requires highly advanced computational models and complex simulation analyses
• Manage and conduct various types of consulting and R&D projects end-to-end, from initial client discussion to execution and reporting. You will contribute with your modeling and simulation skills to the future development of high-performance high and medium voltage products.

Systematic and results-driven with effective verbal and written communication

For this position, fluent spoken and written English is required to interact effectively with colleagues and clients from a variety of backgrounds. Experience building and maintaining close customer relations. You enjoy working on your own as much as in multi-disciplinary team. Beyond the formal requirements, you will approach problem in a methodical manner – systematically identifying our customers’ needs – and creatively finding potential solutions.

Apart from this you do also have:

• Technical Ph.D. or a M.Sc. with two years of industrial experience
• Knowledge of CFD, electromagnetism and numerical modeling with solid programming and scripting skills
• Advanced proficiency and significant experience with commercial software, i.e. FLUENT, COMSOL
• Full professional proficiency in English, both spoken and written.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts to audiences with varying technical backgrounds.
• Knowledge of machinery cooling/forced convection, free convection, multiphase simulations, non-Newtonian fluids/extrusion flows, high voltage electric fields, Multiphysics simulations, electromagnetic applications.

Would you like to join a top-tier technology center?

NKT is committed to promoting 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.  

Please submit your application via our website no later than 26 April 2026. As we review applications on an ongoing basis, the position may be filled before the closing date. Personality and capacity assessments may be included as part of the recruitment process. If you have any questions regarding the position, you are very welcome to contact Recruiting Manager Giampaolo Martufi, giampaolo.martufi@nkt.com. In case you have any inquiries about the recruitment process please reach out to HR Business Partner, jenny.mcwhinney@nkt.com. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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Sveriges Ingenjörer - Zohreh Keshavarz, +46 72 451 80 18

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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 locations worldwide, and employs 6,000 people globally. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.3 billion in 2024. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com