NKT

Student Assistant, R&D Support

Brøndby Strand

November 4, 2024


Support the development of innovative superconducting cables
Are you enthusiastic about the green transition and eager to contribute to NKT’s growth journey? Join us, where we are at the forefront of developing innovative superconducting cables that improve energy efficiency and reliability. Are you ready to be part of this exciting challenge?


The position is based in Brøndby with 10-15 weekly working hours depending on your studies.


Learn, contribute and make a real impact

As a Student Assistant in our R&D team, you’ll have the opportunity to support the development and testing of new products and materials, making a real impact on the future of energy.
In this role, you will be an integral part of our R&D team, working closely with senior engineers and experts.

Your main responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing materials and test samples under the supervision of R&D experts
  • Assembling or building test setups as agreed with senior engineers
  • Participating in and performing laboratory testing
  • Authoring technical notes and reports for review

You will also support test activities at NKT labs and DTU labs, focusing on cryogenic test stands with high current and accurate voltage measurements. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn about and develop superconducting cables, contributing to improving energy efficiency and reliability.

You are detail-oriented, curious and willing to listen and learn
We are seeking a student in engineering disciplines such as Energy, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical, or Mathematics. Ideally, you have 1-2 years of university studies or practical work experience. You should be comfortable working in a multi-lingual environment and able to communicate and write excellently in English.


You also have:


  • High attention to safe behavior and focus in a lab environment
  • Positive, inclusive and open-minded
  • Proactive in reporting and calling out when support is needed
  • Proficiency in MS Office 365
  • Knowledge of Lab View, Comsol, Mat Lab, or similar tools would be a nice add-on

Elevate your skills in an international setting

NKT is committed to fostering a diverse organization and a culture where people from different backgrounds can thrive and are inspired to perform at their best. We believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable performance and that an inclusive and welcoming culture makes for a better place to work.


At NKT, you will have career development opportunities in a collaborative team. You will also have the chance to travel in the Copenhagen area and occasionally to our sites in Germany, Sweden, and Denmark.

Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors!
“As a leader, it is fascinating to see people grow and learn in a positive, ambitious environment,” says Hiring Manager Dag Willen.
We recommend you apply as soon as possible as we review applications continuously. Personality tests might be included in the recruitment process.
If you have any questions about the role, you are welcome to contact Hiring Manager Dag Willen, +45 20 10 5 09 or dag.willen@nkt.com. In case you have any inquiries about the recruitment process, contact HR Consultant & Recruiter Mette Frederiksen, + 45 51 41 40 09 or mette.frederiksen@nkt.com.
Be a Connector of the green tomorrow!
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About NKT

Join a diverse and international team of experts developing the power cable technology of the future with focus on deeper sea, lower losses and higher performance. Technology is leading the corporate R&D program including material development and operating some of the most advanced high-voltage test centers in the industry. NKT also operates a Technology Consulting center in Sweden, where technical experts and scientists supports industries worldwide in cross-disciplinary R&D projects and technical investigations.

At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading 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 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. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 5.000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 2.6 billion in 2023. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com
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