Polymer Materials Expert

Work with us on complex investigations and development
As part of the Chemistry & Materials team You will participate in various cable related R&D projects as well as in consulting assignments that differs in scope and length. You will have access to a highly flexible and modern chemistry & materials laboratory, with a broad range of state-of-the-art analytical instruments and equipment that provides great flexibility and capability to support in R&D projects and technical investigations.
NKT, a world-leading supplier of cables for the energy sector, is investing to reach further success in innovation and R&D. As part of this investment, NKT has recently established a Technology Consulting center in Västerås through acquisition of parts of ABB’s Swedish Corporate Research Center.
From the site in Västerås, technical experts and scientists have worked with local and global industries in cross-disciplinary R&D projects and technical investigations, for more than one hundred years.
Internal and External Consulting with full responsibility
As a part of NKT Technology Consulting you will work with various customers, both internal and external. In the role as Polymer Materials Expert you will be working with Project Management and leading various consulting assignments and complex investigations related to materials.
Other parts of the role
Formulate scope and plan project execution
Take full responsibility for projects, from discussions with customer and planning, to execution and reporting
Financial and technical follow up of projects
Engage in laboratory work and material analysis relevant to the projects
Secure high quality and efficiency in all deliveries

Experience within material properties and characterization
Our next expert should have natural skills in networking and work with customer relations as well as being an excellent project manager.
Apart from this you do also have:
PhD degree or master’s degree with at least 5 years working experience in the material science area, with focus on polymer materials or cable technology
Knowledge of electrical properties and testing of materials is meritorious
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, both in Swedish and English
Engages independently in discussions with customers and other stake-holders
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Contact and application
Apply with CV and personal letter via the link below, at latest Date Year.
Tests can occur in our recruitment processes.
If you have any questions regarding the position, you are very welcome to contact Recruiting Manager, Karin Gustafsson, Karin.m.Gustafsson@nkt.com.
Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.
Union Representatives
Sveriges Ingenjörer - Malena Bergsblom, +46 730 29 29 89
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About NKT
At NKT your skills, ambition and determination will contribute to connecting the world with high quality power cables driving the global transition to renewable energy. Join us and become part of an international organization founded on high ambitions, strong performance and collaboration. We have pioneered the cable industry since 1891, and today we still bring power to life. NKT employs 3.400 and operates globally with headquarter in Brøndby, Denmark.
NKT/Technology Consulting is a dynamic workplace with an atmosphere characterized by development and learning. Facilities include modern laboratories and high-performance computing and you will be working with colleagues who are experts in their specific fields. Through the range of different R&D projects and customers assignments, there will be great opportunities to build a wide network of technical partners and business units. Read more at nkt.com
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