R&D Simulation Expert, Mechanical/Structural

• Category: Engineering
• Location: Vaesteras, SE

Do you have experience of working in an R&D environment? Are you a PhD in Solid Mechanics or Applied Mechanics?
Welcome onboard an exciting journey at NKT, a world leading company in high-quality power cable technology - designing, manufacturing, and installing low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions and accessories that support the green transition.

Be a Technical Leader at the Technology Consulting Department:
The Applied Mechanics Team supports NKT and other industries worldwide in overcoming complex mechanical challenges interlinked with all sorts of physics across different products and in all stages of the product development cycle.
As an Simulation expert you will have the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary environment with a keen interest in innovation.

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.
• Initiate and advance technology and product development and ensure innovative solutions with customer value.
• 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.
• Lead and conduct various type of consulting and R&D projects end-to-end, from initial client discussion to execution and reporting. You will contribute with your modelling and simulation expertise to the future development of world class high and medium voltage products.

The position is permanent, full-time, and located in Västerås, Sweden. Flexible work arrangements allow remote work part of the week.

NKT values diversity and inclusion, believing it drives sustainable performance and creates a better workplace, and encourages motivated individuals to apply even if they don’t meet all requirements.

The Technology Consulting team has provided cross-disciplinary investigations and solutions, both in long-term assignments and in time-critical investigations, for 100+ years. Our unique combination of laboratories and competences within mechanics, electrical testing, chemistry and materials, together with unmatched experience from working closely with industry partners from various sectors, makes us the partner of choice in solving technical challenges.
We are a diverse team of 40+ people with 13 different nationalities but with one commitment: We are all Connectors of a green tomorrow!

Analytical, goal-oriented with effective communication skills
For this position, the ability to articulate thoughts clearly in English and correspond effectively with people of different backgrounds is vital. It is also advantageous if you have experience of building as well as maintaining close customer relations. You find satisfaction working solo as well as collaborating with a diverse group of professionals.

Beyond the formal requirements, you will approach the problem in an analytical manner – systematically identifying our customers’ needs – and creatively finding potential solutions.
Apart from this you do also have:

• Technical Ph.D. or a M.Sc. with two years of industrial experience in mechanical simulation.
• Knowledge of finite element method and numerical modeling.
• Extensive experiences with commercial software, i.e., ABAQUS.
• Knowledge and experience on advanced mechanical testing, ANSYS, COMSOL and mechanics of high-voltage cables are merit.

Innovate, develop and grow
We believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture makes for a better place to work. We are committed to fostering a diverse organization and a culture where people from different backgrounds and with different stand points can thrive and are inspired to perform at their best.
In 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.

Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here!

Sounds interesting? Then we would like to speak to you. Even if you do not tick all the boxes – If you are motivated, have potential, and want to contribute to our success, even if you do not meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply.

We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 20th October 2024. Be aware that personality tests might be included in the recruitment process.

Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

If you have any questions regarding the position, you may contact Giampaolo Martufi, [email protected].

In case you have any inquiries about the recruitment process please reach out to the HR Business Partner, Anna Lundell, at: [email protected].

Union representatives
Sveriges ingenjörer – Zohreh Keshavarz, [email protected] and Edo Kolic, [email protected].

Be a Connector of the green tomorrow!
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About NKT
Join a diverse and international team of experts developing the power cable technology of the future with focus on deeper sea, lower losses and higher performance. Technology is leading the corporate R&D program including material development and operating some of the most advanced high-voltage test centers in the industry. NKT also operates a Technology Consulting center in Sweden, where technical experts and scientists supports industries worldwide in cross-disciplinary R&D projects and technical investigations.

At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading 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 takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 5.000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 2.6 billion in 2023. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com

What we offer:
Remote work possibilities

Flexible working hours

Strong safety culture

Exciting career development opportunities

Global company & Scandinavian culture

Hightech industry environment

Senior Mechanical Analysis Engineer
Gustaf is very passionate about his job. He likes to challenge old ideas, he likes to put new ideas forward. For him that is part of the development process and he feels he found just the right spot for him at NKT.

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