Engineer I - FEA

About the Position

Engineer I - FEA

We are seeking a detail-oriented and methodical Engineer I - FEA to join our team in Chennai, India. This role involves designing and validating submarine cable accessories using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to support R&D and customer projects. You will contribute to the development of reliable energy solutions and the green transition by performing structural and thermal simulations for cable accessories.

Responsibilities

• Perform FEA analysis of cable accessories and ancillary components
• Prepare and document technical reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Support development and optimization of equipment design based on simulation results
• Contribute to methodology development and validation of simulation models
• Collaborate with engineering, R&D teams, and external reviewers

Requirements

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar
• 2–3 years of experience in mechanical analysis and simulations
• Experience with Ansys FEA software
• Knowledge of offshore standards such as DNV or API
• Experience with Matlab or similar tools

Nice to Have

• Detail-oriented professional with collaborative and methodical approach
• Comfortable working with deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality
• Clear communication with different stakeholders
• Ability to work in a self-managed way while contributing effectively within a team environment

We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a global engineering environment focused on reliable energy solutions and the green transition
• Collaborative and international work environment
• Opportunities to expand your knowledge in offshore applications, simulation methodologies, and cross-functional teamwork

About the Company

About NKT

Join a diverse and global organization developing, manufacturing, and delivering market-leading power cable accessories ensuring reliable and long-term performance in power cable systems. The Accessories business line operates from production sites in Sweden and Germany with sales in more than 100 countries.

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 realized a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com