Mechanical Design Engineer - Accessories

NKT; Chennai District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Safety culture

Career development

Global company

Scandinavian culture

Hightech environment

Job summary

NKT is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer - Accessories in Chennai to design high-voltage cable accessories, create 3D models and drawings, and develop engineering documentation for global projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and support product updates, manufacturing feasibility, and testing activities.

Ideal candidates have a BTech/MTech in Mechanical Engineering with 5–6 years of relevant experience, proficiency in SolidWorks, Windchill, and PLM systems, and knowledge

Qualifications

• 5–6 years of experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer.
• Experience using CAD software, including SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining and welding.
• Knowledge of high-voltage power products or similar industry applications.

Responsibilities

• Design cable accessories for high-voltage cable systems.
• Create and maintain 3D models, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Update engineering documents based on customer requirements.
• Collaborate with tender, project, installation, procurement and technology teams.
• Support testing activities, assembly instructions, and product improvement initiatives.

Education

BTech or MTech in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Windchill

PLM systems

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer - Accessories

Function: Engineering & Science

Job Location: Chennai, India

Job Description

Design high-voltage cable accessories for global projects

Are you interested in developing reliable and cost-efficient cable accessories for high-voltage power systems? As a Mechanical Design Engineer - Accessories, you will contribute to engineering solutions that support the green transition while working with international teams across tendering, projects, installation, service, and technology functions. Do you want to be part of a global organisation supporting the future of sustainable energy infrastructure?

Develop mechanical designs for high-voltage cable systems

As a Mechanical Design Engineer - Accessories, you will be responsible for the design and development of cable accessories used in high-voltage cable systems. The role involves creating 3D models, technical drawings, and engineering documentation while ensuring quality and timely delivery. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to support customer requirements, product updates, manufacturing considerations, and continuous product improvement activities.

Your responsibility will be to:

• Design cable accessories for high-voltage cable systems
• Create and maintain 3D models, drawings, and technical documentation
• Update engineering documents based on customer requirements
• Collaborate with tender, project, installation, procurement, and technology teams
• Support testing activities, assembly instructions, and product improvement initiatives

The position reports to the Manager Accessories Engineering and works closely with global engineering teams.

Mechanical design professional with collaborative approach

We are looking for a person who is organised, and comfortable managing multiple activities simultaneously. They communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders, are responsible for their work, and approach tasks in a structured manner. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a collaborative environment, values quality, and contributes positively to team objectives while maintaining a focus on safe working practices.

You also have:

• BTech or MTech degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5 to 6 years of experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer
• Experience using CAD software, including SolidWorks
• Experience working with PLM systems and Windchill
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining and welding
• Knowledge of high-voltage power products or similar industry applications

Contribute to the green transition through engineering

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 every day work environment.

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-voltage technologies that support energy infrastructure and the green transition. You will collaborate with colleagues across different countries, expand your technical knowledge, and develop your career in an international engineering environment. The position also provides exposure to product development, project execution, testing activities, and global engineering processes.

"As a leader, I value people who are curious, collaborative, and focused on delivering high-quality engineering solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative high-voltage applications while contributing to projects that support the future of sustainable energy," says Hiring Manager, Andreas Lager.

We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 10th November 2026. 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.

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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 centre 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.

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

What we offer:

• Remote work possibilities

• Flexible working hours

• Strong safety culture

• Exciting career development opportunities

• Global company & Scandinavian culture

• Hightech industry environment

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