Vacant job

At NKT in Karlskrona, we develop and manufacture high voltage power cables that enable the transition to renewable energy.

One of the world’s largest high-voltage laboratories 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.

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

We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 2026-07-05. 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.

Union representatives

Sveriges Ingenjörer – Christian Fisch, +46 455 56 380

Unionen – Joakim Wikström, +46 734 070 243

Ledarna – Roger Jönsson, +46 455 55 911