At NKT in Karlskrona, we develop and manufacture high-voltage power cables that enable the transition to renewable energy.
Job description:Would you like to help shape the power systems of the future? HVDC technology plays a key role in the global energy transition by enabling the efficient transmission of large amounts of renewable energy over long distances. In our high-voltage laboratories in Karlskrona, we conduct advanced tests to ensure the quality, performance, and reliability of some of the world’s most complex HVDC systems.
We are now looking for a Technical Planner who wants to be a central part of our testing operations and help ensure that our projects are carried out in a safe, efficient, and technically robust manner.
About the Role As a Technical Planner, you will be responsible for the technical and resource assessment of new test assignments before they enter the laboratory’s implementation phase. You will serve as the link between projects, planning, and laboratory operations, ensuring that every test order is technically feasible and can be properly planned. Together with our technical experts, you will analyze complex testing requirements, identify resource needs, risks, and dependencies, and create the conditions necessary for successful execution.
This is a fixed-term position for the period August 24, 2026 – April 30, 2028.
Your main responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate feasibility analyses for new test orders
- Assess technical conditions, laboratory capacity, and resource requirements
- Work closely with project managers, test engineers, specialists, and planners
- Ensure that test orders are clearly defined and approved before implementation
- Identify technical risks, limitations, and opportunities for improvement
- Contribute to the development and streamlining of work processes in this role
- Serve as a key player at the interface between project and laboratory operations
Who are you? We believe you are motivated by technical challenges, have an analytical approach to work, and enjoy collaborating with experts across multiple technical fields. You thrive in an environment where you can combine technical depth with coordination, and where every project presents new problems to solve.
We are looking for someone who has
- An engineering degree in electrical power engineering, electrical engineering, or equivalent experience
- Experience with HVDC, high-voltage, or testing operations is a plus
- Ability to analyze technical requirements and translate them into practical, implementable plans
- A structured and solution-oriented approach
- Strong communication skills and experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders
- Proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written
Focus on technology, innovation, and the futureWith us, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a unique technical environment alongside some of the industry’s leading experts in high-voltage and HVDC technology. You’ll be part of a team that contributes directly to the development of the energy infrastructure of the future, while also having the opportunity to develop your technical skills and help shape how we work going forward.
Through close collaboration with specialists, engineers, and project teams, you’ll have the opportunity to both broaden and deepen your technical knowledge. At the same time, you’ll help develop and improve our processes and ways of working. We also offer excellent opportunities for professional development and career advancement within an expanding organization that is driving the green transition forward. Do you want to help ensure the quality of the energy systems of the future? We look forward to receiving your application!
Working at NKTWe believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better workplace. We are committed to fostering a diverse organization and a culture where people from different backgrounds and with different perspectives can thrive and be inspired to perform at their best. You’ll have exciting opportunities to develop your own career with attractive benefits.
Learn more about what we offer and hear from some NKT Connectors here!
Contact and ApplicationWe review applications on an ongoing basis, but we recommend that you submit your application by August 9 at the latest. A criminal background check, alcohol and drug tests, as well as personality and aptitude tests, may be part of our recruitment process.
Please note that response times may be longer than usual during the summer.
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Union RepresentativesSveriges Ingenjörer – Christian Fisch, +46 455 56 380Unionen – Joakim Wikström, +46 734 070 243Ledarna – Roger Jönsson, +46 455 55 911
We look forward to receiving your application!
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