R&D Simulation and Testing Engineer Mechanical/Structural

Are you interested in helping develop innovative technology that supports the global energy transition?

NKT is a leading supplier of cable solutions for the energy sector and is making significant investments to enhance its innovation and R&D capabilities. From our Västerås site, experts and scientists collaborate across disciplines on advanced R&D projects and technical investigations for customers around the world.

As part of Technology Consulting, you will work in a stimulating and knowledge‑driven environment together with specialists in mechanics, electrical testing, chemistry, and materials science. The position offers a varied mix of R&D and consulting assignments, continuous learning, and valuable opportunities to build a broad international network across technical disciplines and business units.

A key role in advancing high‑ and medium‑voltage products

To support ongoing activities within the Applied Mechanics Department, we are seeking an R&D Simulation and Testing Engineer for a fixed‑term position. The department’s core skills include applied mechanics, mechanical testing, advanced modelling, and simulations, such as computational fluid dynamics (CFD), finite element analysis (FEA), and Multiphysics simulations.

Our work spans a broad portfolio of high‑ and medium‑voltage products, with a particular focus on high‑voltage cable systems that play a vital role in the global transition to sustainable energy.

As an R&D Simulation and Testing Engineer, you will work in a multidisciplinary, innovation‑driven environment. You will provide advanced technical support to NKT and external industries worldwide, helping to solve complex mechanical challenges involving multiple physical phenomena. Your work will cover all stages of the product development cycle—from early concept development to testing and validation.

Your main tasks will be to:

• Perform finite element analysis for different innovative product applications to solve complex problems that arise in various areas of applied mechanics for medium and high voltage application
• Design and builds test set-ups for mechanical investigations and mechanical test fixture
• Perform advanced mechanical tests, including data acquisition and analysis
• 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 type of consulting and R&D projects end-to-end, from initial client discussion to execution and reporting. Your modeling and simulation contributions will play a crucial role in the advancement of high and medium voltage product lines.

To thrive in this role, you have proficient verbal and written communication skills in English, including the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders from diverse backgrounds. Experience in building and maintaining close customer relations. You appreciate the balance of working alone and collaborating with a variety of team members. Besides the required credentials, your approach to problem-solving will involve systematic identification of client needs and innovative exploration of possible solutions.

Apart from this you do also have:

• Technical Ph.D. or a M.Sc. with two years of industrial experience in mechanical simulation or structural dynamics modeling
• Knowledge of finite element method and numerical modeling.
• Knowledge of laboratory test environment with solid working knowledge of mechanical test equipment and test setups.
• Proficient in using commercial software tools, including ABAQUS, with a wealth of experience

Be part of a respected technology centre where people can grow

At NKT, we aim to create an inclusive and respectful working environment where people are encouraged to contribute, develop, and perform at their best. We value diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and believe that an open and welcoming culture supports both effective collaboration and sustainable results. Our aim is to provide a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and has the opportunity to grow.

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