Sr.Engineer-Mechanical Design (Accessories)

Design high-voltage accessories for a greener future

Do you want to be part of a global leader in high-voltage cable systems and contribute to the green energy transition? At NKT, we are looking for a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Accessories Engineering team in Chennai. This is a unique opportunity to work on the design and development of high-voltage cable accessories that power the world’s energy infrastructure. You’ll collaborate with international teams, contribute to innovation, and help shape the future of sustainable energy. Are you ready to own complex design challenges?

Advance innovation in high-voltage cable accessories

As a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing reliable and cost-efficient cable accessories used in high-voltage systems. You’ll play a key role in ensuring quality, manufacturability, and timely delivery of engineering outputs while supporting cross-functional teams across the product lifecycle.

Your responsibility will be to:

• Design and develop high-voltage cable accessories solution using SolidWorks
• Establish and maintain standard design practices and documentation
• Provide skilled guidance and quality checks for the G3C team
• Apply engineering fundamentals to ensure functionality, manufacturability, and compliance with requirement specifications.
• Provide technical guidance to project, procurement, and installation teams
• Support R&D and testing activities for continuous product improvement

You will report to the Manager of Accessories Engineering and collaborate closely with teams in Karlskrona, Sweden. The position is based in Chennai, with initial training in Sweden for 1–2 months.

Experienced mechanical designer with a motivated mindset

We are looking for a structured and team-oriented individual who thrives in a collaborative environment. You are results-oriented and capable of managing multiple projects while maintaining high-quality standards. Your effective communication skills and ability to guide others make you valuable.

You also have:

• A BTech/MTech in Mechanical Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical design for product development
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and Windchill PLM
• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and GD&T
• Experience working with suppliers and offshore teams
• Familiarity with SAP and experience in high-voltage or offshore industries

Build energy infrastructure systems 

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 are dedicated to establishing gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply – even if you don’t 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.

At NKT, you’ll be part of a collaborative and international team where your ideas and skills are valued. We offer opportunities for continuous learning, career development, and the chance to work on impactful projects that contribute to a greener future. Join us and grow your skills in a supportive environment.

We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 15th of July 2025. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

Be a Connector of the green tomorrow!

About NKT  
At the factory in Karlskrona, NKT is designing, developing and manufacturing the high-voltage power cable solutions enabling the transition to renewable energy. Here, you will join a diverse organization at an internationally recognized engineering center operating one of the most advanced high-voltage test halls, a state-of-the-art cable manufacturing and the NKT Victoria – the most sustainable cable-laying vessel in the offshore industry. 

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. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure for the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 6,000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.3 billion in 2024. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com