R&D Electrical Engineer - Simulation & Experiment

Company description:

At NKT in Karlskrona, we develop and manufacture high voltage power cables that enable the transition to renewable energy. Here, you will be part of an international engineering centre with advanced high voltage test halls, modern cable production and the cable laying vessel NKT Victoria. As Connectors, we collaborate to develop innovative technology that connects a greener and more sustainable world. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and operates in more than 30 countries.NKT - We connect a greener world. www.NKT.com.

Job description:Are you ready to take the next step in your career and play a key role in advanced R&D projects?

At NKT’s HV Technology Department, we are looking for a skilled and forward-thinking R&D Electrical Engineer to lead technical innovation in High Voltage and Ultra High Voltage applications.

About the role

You will manage technical and project initiatives, combining deep theoretical knowledge with practical experimentation. Your knowledge and skills in electromagnetic, thermal, and high-voltage engineering will be essential to understand, model, and predict complex phenomena in HV components and insulation systems.

Based at our Technology Center in Västerås, you will work in a highly collaborative environment with access to advanced laboratories and colleagues who are specialists in their fields. NKT is making significant investments in R&D, offering a great chance to contribute to advanced innovation in the energy sector.

Your responsibilities

As an R&D Electrical Engineer, you will:

Model and simulate electromagnetic and thermal phenomena in insulation systems

Develop future designs for High Voltage products and superconductor cable systems

Increase understanding of AC and DC electromagnetic phenomena through theory and experiments

Build electrical test circuits and perform electro-thermal testing to validate simulations

Analyze electrical failures and recommend design or process improvements

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