Design Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026.
Design reliable solutions for sustainable energy systems
Do you want to develop engineering solutions that support reliable high-voltage cable systems and contribute to the global green transition? NKT is looking for a Design Engineer to join our Accessories Engineering team in Karlskrona. In this role, you will develop, maintain and improve cable accessory designs throughout the product lifecycle.
As part of a global company, you will combine detailed engineering work with a broader understanding of complete cable systems and their operational environments.
Ensure engineering excellence across the product lifecycle
As a Design Engineer, you will turn technical requirements into practical, reliable and manufacturable solutions. The role combines detailed design activities with close collaboration across product development, customer projects, manufacturing, testing, installation and service.
Working on both new and existing products, you will play an important role in supporting customer delivery projects while safeguarding product integrity and long-term performance.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Design, develop and maintain cable accessory components and assemblies.
- Create and update 3D models, drawings, specifications, bills of materials and engineering documentation.
- Support manufacturing, installation and service teams with technical guidance and problem solving
- Investigate technical issues, perform root cause analyses and implement corrective actions.
The position is based in Karlskrona and you will report to Sr Manager Accessories Engineering.
Organized engineer with a solution-focused mindset
We are looking for an engineer with a structured and practical approach to technical problem-solving. You are comfortable taking responsibility for your assignments and working with others to find solutions.
The role requires good analytical skills and the ability to consider technical performance, quality, manufacturability, cost and long-term reliability. As you will work with colleagues across different functions and locations, good communication and collaboration skills are important.
We believe that you have:
- University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Design, Product Development or a related technical discipline.
- Ability to create and interpret technical drawings, 3D models and engineering documentation.
- Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
Engineer solutions supporting the green transition
NKT is committed to fostering 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.
Joining NKT means becoming part of a collaborative engineering environment where innovation, knowledge sharing and personal development are encouraged. You will work alongside highly skilled colleagues across multiple disciplines and gain broad exposure to the entire product lifecycle, from design and qualification to manufacturing, project delivery, installation and product improvement. As a global company advancing the green transition, NKT provides opportunities to build your technical skills, grow your professional network, and contribute to products that support sustainable energy infrastructure around the world.
"As a leader, I value curiosity, collaboration and a commitment to accountability. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work across the full product lifecycle, solve meaningful engineering challenges and contribute to innovative solutions that support the global transition to sustainable energy," says Hiring Manager, Joakim Palmqvist.
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 15th of November 2026.
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 at [email protected].
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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
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