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You will have the chance to collaborate with highly experienced HV professionals while building skills in advanced technologies that support the global energy transition.\nWork with world-class HV testing facilities and contribute to the global energy transition\nIn this role, you will work directly with advanced HV laboratories and play a central part in developing new test methods, designing high voltage circuits, and executing complex experiments that support both innovation and customer projects.\nBased at our Technology Center in Västerås, you will join a collaborative and supportive R&D environment with access to advanced test facilities. NKT is investing significantly in R&D, offering you the opportunity to shape next generation technologies within the energy sector.\nLead advanced HV testing and innovation\nAs High Voltage R&D Engineer, you will:\nDesign and execute HV experiments, develop new measurement and test methods, and perform standard and development tests in the R&D HV hall.\nManage HV test activities end-to-end: circuit calculations, setup, testing, analysis, and technical reporting.\nAct as test leader for HV electrical tests, with full support from the team.\nPerform development and type tests according to international standards for internal and external customers.\nEnsure compliance with electrical and laboratory safety standards, including risk assessment and coordination during tests.\nAnalyse test results and write clear technical reports, primarily in English.\nCollaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including technical experts, product specialists, IT, and procurement.\nInteract with customers to define scope, planning, risks, and expected outcomes of test projects.\nContribute to continuous improvement of laboratory methods, equipment, and workflows.\nSupport business development activities together with your colleagues.\nProactive engineer with strong analytical skills, a hands-on approach\nYou are a structured and curious engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems and working practically in a laboratory environment. You take initiative, work systematically, and deliver high-quality results while contributing positively to a team-oriented culture.\nRequired qualifications\nTo succeed in this role, you must have:\nMSc in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Technology, or High Voltage Engineering\nAt least 3 years of experience in testing within high-voltage laboratories\nEffective communication skills in both Swedish and English, written and spoken\nIt is considered an advantage if you also have:\nExperience leading high-voltage testing and a proactive electrical safety approach\nProficiency in simulation tools such as MATLAB, LTSpice, or PSPICE, and working knowledge of SolidWorks\nKnowledge of ESA19 (or willingness to obtain certification)\nBasic understanding of PLC systems\nExperience in project coordination or project management\nInnovate, Develop and Grow\nAt NKT, we believe that diversity, inclusion, and collaboration help create innovation and long-term performance. You will be part of an environment where knowledge-sharing, technical excellence, and personal development are actively encouraged.\nFind out more about Life at NKT, by listening to some of our NKT Connectors here!\nIn this role you will be reinforcing some of the most advanced dynamic cable projects in the world, realizing modern technology and solving various technical challenges. You will gain exciting opportunities to develop your own career, attractive benefits.\nWe will review applications continuously but we recommend you to apply no later than 2026-10-11. Be aware that personality test might be included in the recruitment process.\nIf you have any questions regarding the position, you are very welcome to contact Hiring Manager Claire Pitois, . In case you have any inquiries about the recruitment process please reach out to HR Business Partner Anna Lundell, .\nPlease note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.\nUnion representatives:\nSveriges Ingenjörer - Zohreh Keshavarz, \nBe a Connector of the green tomorrow!\nAbout NKT\nJoin 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.\nAt 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.\nNKT 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. 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