Lead Engineer

Would you like to support the green transformation of society? Do you thrive in an evolving environment where each day offers new challenges and opportunities? If you enjoy working with advanced technology and collaborating with a skilled engineering team, please continue reading!

Coordinate and manage engineering throughout the full project lifecycle
As a Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for the technical execution of our delivery projects, ensuring that our cable system designs are high‑quality, cost‑efficient and aligned with customer and industry requirements. You oversee and delegate electrical, thermal and mechanical calculations, define related test programs and manage the engineering budget for products, testing and engineering work. In this role, you act as the main technical liaison throughout the project, collaborate with production experts, evaluate risks and opportunities and secure compliance with all technical and contractual requirements. You will also work closely with other Project Engineers to align methods and best practices across projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Guiding the technical aspects of the project and managing engineering execution
• Designing high‑quality, cost‑efficient cable systems aligned with customer and industry requirements
• Organizing, delegating and supervising electrical, thermal and mechanical calculations and related test programs
• Monitoring and executing the engineering budget for products, testing and engineering work
• Acting as the technical liaison to customers and ensuring compliance with all contract specifications

The position is based in Karlskrona or Malmö, with occasional travel depending on project needs.

Engineer focused on precision, leadership and technical excellence
We are looking for an engineer who demonstrates initiative and is detail‑oriented, with a solid technical foundation and the ability to organize and structure complex engineering tasks. You plan your own work effectively and are meticulous in collecting, analyzing and presenting technical data. You communicate clearly when interacting with customers and colleagues and you contribute to a collaborative environment where technical knowledge and best practices are shared.

You also have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as electrical engineering, physics, mathematics or chemistry
• Experience from the high‑voltage cable industry or other high‑voltage environments
• Proficiency using modern 3D modeling software applications, such as Matlab and Comsol
• A solid technical foundation and commitment to continuous skill development
• Advanced analytical and systematic problem‑solving capabilities
• Attention to detail and the ability to produce high‑quality technical documentation

Engineer the green transition with advanced cable technology

NKT is committed to supporting 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.

At NKT, you will join a collaborative engineering community where curiosity, knowledge‑sharing, and technical excellence shape our work. You will have the opportunity to deepen your skills in complex cable system technologies, develop new skills through international project exposure, and contribute to solutions that support the global transition to renewable energy. You will be part of an innovative environment that encourages personal growth, interdisciplinary teamwork, and continuous improvement.

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 23rd of March. 

An extract from the criminal record, alcohol  and drug tests, along with personality tests, will be part of our recruitment process. If you have any questions about the role or the recruitment process, please reach out to Jenni Aronsson, jenni.aronsson@nkt.com.

Union representatives
Sveriges Ingenjörer - Christian Fisch, +46 455 56 380
Unionen – Joakim Wikström +46 734 070 243
Ledarna - Roger Jönsson, +46 455 55 911

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About NKT
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. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure for the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 6,000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.3 billion in 2024. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com