Material Specialist

Job Description

Material development for cable solutions

Join NKT in Asnaes as a Material Specialist supporting research and development for cable applications. In this role, you contribute material knowledge to new solutions, technical specifications, and investigations that enable product quality, cost efficiency and regulatory compliance. You will work closely with cable designers, production, quality, procurement, laboratory, and you will be part of the global R&D network in an environment connected to the green energy transition. Do you want to work close to both design, supply chain and factory while shaping material choices on site?

Contribute material knowledge across R&D and production

In this role, you provide material competence for new and existing cable designs, prototypes, root cause analyses and type testing activities. You ensure that materials meet performance, safety, and environmental requirements and are suitable for production. The position combines cross-functional collaboration on site and external work with certification organizations and raw-material suppliers, supporting both daily operational needs and longer-term material strategies.

Your responsibility will be to:

provide material knowledge and testing to verify products and manufacturing processes

manage material specifications in new and existing cable design in a global R&D function

coordinate validation of materials by organizing investigations and trial activities across site

support quality and production with material-related topics and troubleshooting

create and maintain documentation and regulatory compliance for materials

You will report to the site R&D Manager and work as part of a practical local R&D team, helping to shape and develop the team, while collaborating closely with the global network of material specialists across global R&D. The role is based at our site in Asnæs, with travel on an ad hoc basis as required.

Steady, collaborative professional with a business mindset

You work systematically and documentation-based, forming the basis for both technical support in a factory setting and strategic input to management. You approach tasks in a structured and methodical way, stay focused when priorities change, and collaborate effectively whether working with operators in production or senior stakeholders. You are comfortable making decisions within your area of responsibility. Curiosity, consistent delivery, and the ability to translate technical data into clear recommendations are essential in the role.

You also have:

a B.Sc. in material science, chemical engineering, process engineering or similar

experience working with polymers and metals in an industrial setting

knowledge of extrusion processes and material properties

experience with testing methods and applicable product standards

Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP

Play a key role in materials for tomorrow’s cables

We aim to create a workplace where people of all backgrounds are valued, supported, and able to do their best work. We are dedicated to increasing gender diversity at NKT and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. We welcome varied backgrounds and career paths—even if you don’t meet every single requirement. We believe inclusive teams contribute to positive results and create a better everyday work environment.

This role offers opportunities to develop your skills in an international R&D environment while working closely with colleagues across functions and sites. You become part of a collaborative setup where learning, knowledge sharing, and contribution to the green energy transition are part of everyday work at NKT.

“We value colleagues who combine practical understanding with material knowledge and who enjoy cooperating across the site and our global network,” says Hiring Manager, Christian Cappeln.

We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 15th of September. 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.

We collect confidential candidate experience feedback to improve our recruitment process. Your responses are for quality development only and do not affect hiring decisions.

Be a Connector of the green tomorrow!

About NKT

Offers a broad range of building wires, low- and medium-voltage power cable solutions supporting both safety in the building sector and the European energy transition. NKT markets high-quality products exceeding high customer expectations and has developed ergonomic solutions that are easy to install. Here, you will join a diverse and international organization operating from five main production sites with strong market positions across Europe driven by customer centricity and a growth focus.

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, 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.

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