Laboratory Engineer

NKT HV Cables AB; Karlskrona kommun; On-site; SEK 390,600 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

NKT HV Cables AB is seeking a Laboratory Engineer in Karlskrona to support its digital lab environment. The role entails operational and strategic responsibilities, ensuring the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) effectively supports business needs.

Key tasks include laboratory work planning, quality control of materials, and user support for LIMS. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field and have strong communication skills in Swedish and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, physics, or equivalent experience.
• Good communication skills in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
• Experience or interest in working with databases and digital systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, perform and report laboratory work.
• Quality control of incoming material.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Develop improvements in the LIMS environment.
• Identify and resolve issues across systems and workflows.
• Provide training and support in LIMS.

Skills

Laboratory work planning

Quality control

Communication

Database management

User support

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, or physics

Job description

Laboratory Engineer – Material Technology

At NKT in Karlskrona, you will combine laboratory work with a key responsibility for our digital lab environment. This broad and diverse role involves both operational and strategic work, acting as a link between laboratory users, instruments, and system suppliers to ensure that the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) supports our business efficiently and sustainably.

Responsibilities

• Plan, perform and report laboratory work according to applicable standards and instructions
• Quality control of incoming material and quality assurance of manufacturing steps
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment
• Develop, adapt and improve the LIMS environment based on business need
• Identify and resolve issues across system, instruments and workflows
• Act as main point of contact for system suppliers and support improvements
• Provide user support and training in LIMS to ensure efficient daily use
• Handle system administration and ensure stable system performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, physics – or equivalent experience
• Good communication skills in Swedish and English, both spoken and written
• Experience or interest in working with databases and digital systems
• Structured, service‑minded and comfortable supporting users

We value diversity and inclusion

NKT is committed to fostering a diverse organization and an inclusive culture where people from different backgrounds can thrive and perform at their best.