Test engineer

One of the world’s largest high-voltage laboratory is searching for a new Test Engineer!

Do you have a technical background within testing or power engineering and want to contribute to the green transition? Then this might be the right opportunity for you!

In this role, you will help our customers connect to a greener world, whether that means securing power from a floating wind farm or a large-scale solar park.

Support NKT’s global testing and ensure high-quality delivery

In our test laboratories, the largest AC & DC electrical test labs in Northern Europe, you will take on a key role in executing and supporting testing activities. You will work closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure that cable systems meet all technical requirements throughout their lifecycle.

You will also contribute to feasibility assessments by supporting tender and project teams in evaluating test requirements and ensuring that testing scopes are realistic, optimized and well-defined.

Travel is required approximately 5–10 times per year.

Your primary responsibilities:

• Support Tender and Project Managers with technical input related to testing and feasibility assessments
• Review and assess test requirements, ITPs and technical documentation to ensure feasibility and compliance
• Contribute to optimizing and improving testing processes, quality and efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure the right resources for test execution

Engaged and curious Test Engineer

We are looking for a motivated Test Engineer who enjoys working with both practical testing and technical analysis. You have a structured way of working, good problem-solving skills and an interest in understanding complex technical requirements.

You thrive in a collaborative environment and are comfortable interacting with different stakeholders across the organization. Your communication skills are clear and constructive.

Your qualifications:

• A relevant educational background, preferably a Master’s degree in engineering
• A few years of experience from a testing environment, power engineering or similar technical field
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation, standards and requirements 
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Fluency in English
• Experience within high voltage or similar industries is considered a merit. 

Contact and application

NKT is committed to fostering a diverse organization and an inclusive culture where people from different backgrounds can thrive and perform at their best. You will gain exciting opportunities for career development and attractive benefits.

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 31st of May. Be aware that an extract from the criminal record, alcohol and drug tests, along with personality and capacity tests, might be part of our recruitment process. 

If you have any questions about the role, please contact hiring manager Nils Wallnäs, nils.wallnas@nkt.com. If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please reach out to Agnes Carlsson, agnes.carlsson@nkt.com. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail. 

Union representatives

Sveriges Ingenjörer – Christian Fisch, +46 455 56 380

Unionen – Joakim Wikström, +46 734 070 243

Ledarna – Roger Jönsson, +46 455 55 911

Be a Connector of the green tomorrow!

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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