Product Applications Engineer Utilities

Support Nordic utility grids with cable applications

Are you motivated by working close to utility networks and the energy transition As Product Applications Engineer Utilities you will support customers sales and R&D with technical application knowledge for medium- and highvoltage cable systems. You will contribute to new product development sustainability and customer solutions across the Nordic region as part of a global organization. The role combines stakeholder interaction engineering judgment and market insight. Are you interested in shaping how cable solutions are applied within modern power grids

Connect grid requirements with practical cable solutions

In this position you work as a technical partner for utilities and internal stakeholders translating grid requirements into product and application input for R&D and commercial teams. You contribute to product roadmaps new product development and customer-facing technical support with a clear focus on cable systems and distribution networks. The role requires collaboration across functions and an understanding of the grid from the perspectives of manufacturers grid owners and installation companies.

Your responsibility will be to:

• Execute product roadmap activities for selected Nordic utility markets
• Act as first technical contact for customers and sales gathering market needs
• Support new product development including testing validation and documentation
• Provide tender support simulations electrical calculations and cable dimensioning
• Represent NKT in customer meetings standards work training sessions and fairs

The position reports to the Head of TSE Distribution and is part of Distribution R&D & Product Development. Falun is the preferred location. However this role can be remote within Sweden with regular presence in Falun (initially more frequent later approx. once every two weeks). Travel across the Nordics occurs occasionally.

Communicative engineer with stakeholder awareness

You work in a structured and cooperative way and enjoy engaging with different stakeholders. You communicate clearly with customers sales R&D and external partners and you handle technical discussions with professional clarity. You are comfortable working while staying connected to a wider team. You show consideration for different perspectives and build trust through reliable followup and sound technical judgment.

You also have:

• . in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification
• Experience within the electrical industry preferably with cables or utility networks
• Understanding of power grids from manufacturer grid owner or installer viewpoints
• Skills in electrical calculations cable dimensioning and application support
• Fluency in Swedish and English

Supporting reliable power grids for the energy transition

NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We have high ambitions on establishing gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply even if you dont tick all the boxes described. We believe that a diverse organization enables long-term performance and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.

You will be part of a collaborative international environment with opportunities to develop your technical and market knowledge. The role offers exposure to utilities renewables and distribution networks across the Nordics while building longterm understanding of products customers and applications within NKT.

As a leader I appreciate thoughtful collaboration and open dialogue. This role brings together customers colleagues and real grid challenges and you will play an important part in aligning technical solutions with market needs says Hiring Manager Didier Touillon.

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About NKT
Join 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 companys 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.

At NKT we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading power cable technologies that enable the worlds 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.
NKT is headquartered in Denmark operates from more than 30 countries worldwide and employs 6500 people globally. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. NKT -We connect a greener world.