Head of R&D, Technology & Basics - HV Cable Accessories

People-focused R&D role enabling future energy systems

Join NKT HV Cables AB in Alingsås as Head of R&D Technology & Basics within High Voltage Accessories.

This role centers on guiding people, setting direction, and creating the conditions for high-quality R&D work that supports electrification and renewable energy transmission. You will be part of a global technology organization, contributing to cable accessory solutions for land, power-from-shore and offshore wind applications. Would you like to shape an environment where people and technology develop together?

Provide direction and continuity for R&D teams
As Head of R&D Technology & Basics, you are responsible for the Technology and Basics Department within High Voltage Cable Accessories R&D. The role focuses on people management, prioritization, and coordination of research, development and testing activities. You ensure that ways of working, skills, and projects are aligned with business and technology strategies. Close cooperation with global R&D centers, testing units, and external research partners is a central part of everyday work.

Your responsibility will be to:
• Manage and coordinate an interdisciplinary department within high voltage accessories
• Define priorities, structures and planning aligned with business and technology roadmaps
• Support competence growth through coaching, mentoring and long-term planning
• Oversee R&D, testing and technology qualification projects
• Ensure application of IEC, IEEE, CIGRE, IS and other relevant standards
• Manage the R&D laboratory (HV testing as well as material laboratory)

The position reports to the Manager–VP Accessories R&D. Some travel is expected for collaboration with global teams and research partners. The role is based in Alingsås, Sweden.

Inclusive people manager with clear communication style
You are a person who values openness, trust and cooperation. You take a visible, supportive role in everyday work and create clarity through communication and consistency. You are experienced in guiding specialists with different backgrounds and encourage shared responsibility and learning. You build an inclusive working environment where people are heard, supported, and involved, and you approach challenges with structure, composure and long-term perspective.

You also have:
• MSc or PhD in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or a related field
• 8–10 years of relevant industrial experience
• Background in high voltage engineering and/or polymer or material technologies
• Knowledge of IEC, IEEE, CIGRE, IS and related industrial standards
• Fluency in Business English

Supporting people while enabling a greener future
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 committed 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.
This role offers opportunities for continuous learning, personal development and collaboration within international R&D teams. You will contribute to technology that supports renewable energy transmission while growing your people management and organizational capabilities in a global setting.

“As a leader, I value clarity, shared responsibility, and continuous learning—these principles shape how our R&D team delivers reliable solutions for future energy networks,” says Hiring Manager, Hans Rapp.

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

We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 26th of April. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. If you have any questions about the role, you are very welcome to contact Hiring Manager Hans Rapp at Hans.Rapp@nkt.com. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Pia Carlsson at Pia.Carlsson@nkt.com. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.
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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 company's 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 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 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 6,500 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. www.nkt.com