Fiber Optic Engineer

NKT; Lyckeby; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

NKT is seeking a Fiber Optic Engineer in Lyckeby. In this crucial role, you will take full technical ownership of fiber optic systems in major HVDC and transmission projects, ensuring high-quality solutions from design to handover.

As part of your responsibilities, you will manage the fiber optic scope across all phases, coordinate alignment between teams, and provide guidance to fellow engineers. A degree in engineering is required, along with extensive experience in fiber optics.

NKT encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in a senior engineering role, specifically with fiber optics.
• Strong analytical reasoning and solutions-driven mindset.
• Ability to guide other engineers confidently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the fiber optic scope across all project phases.
• Ensure alignment between design, production, testing, and installation.
• Manage fiber optic system solutions throughout assigned projects.
• Provide guidance and support to other engineers within fiber optics.
• Support documentation and quality-related activities.

Skills

Fiber optic systems management

Quality control processes

Analytical reasoning

Education

Degree in electrical, mechanical, physics engineering or related field

Job description

NKT Fiber Optic Engineer – Global Projects

Ensure high quality fiber optic delivery in global projects.

Join NKT as a Fiber Optic Engineer and take full technical ownership of fiber optic systems in large HVDC and transmission projects. In this role you manage the fiber optic scope end to end – from concept and design to implementation, installation support and final handover – acting as the technical authority to ensure reliable, high‑quality solutions throughout the project lifecycle. You collaborate closely with engineering, production, installation and procurement teams across Karlskrona, Cologne and Chennai.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the fiber optic scope across all relevant project phases.
• Ensure alignment between design, production, testing and installation.
• Manage fiber optic system solutions throughout assigned projects.
• Provide guidance and support to other engineers within fiber optics.
• Support documentation, installation preparation and quality‑related activities, contributing to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• A degree in electrical, mechanical, physics engineering or a related field.
• Several years of experience in a senior engineering role, designing or developing fiber optic cables or systems.
• Experience with production techniques and quality control processes.
• Strong analytical reasoning and a solutions‑driven mindset, with the ability to guide others confidently.

NKT is committed to building a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We encourage all interested candidates to apply, even if you don’t meet every box described.