Job Description
Mechanical Test Engineer - Mechanical Test Centre (MTC)
At Nexans, our global vision is to electrify the future. In Power Transmission, this means delivering the world's longest and most complex HV subsea and land cable systems to connect nations and drive the global energy transition. We are looking for a Mechanical Test Engineer to join our Mechanical Test Centre (MTC) in Halden, Norway.
How you make an impact
As a Mechanical Test Engineer, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and documenting mechanical and hydraulic testing activities for cable and umbilical systems. You will play an important role in supporting Nexans projects by ensuring that testing is performed safely, accurately, and according to customer and industry requirements.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Planning and performing mechanical and hydraulic testing activities
- Designing, constructing, and verifying test equipment and test setups
- Preparing and documenting test procedures, certificates, and technical reports
- Analyzing test data and providing technical feedback on results
- Ensuring proper calibration, maintenance, and operational readiness of laboratory equipment
- Supporting qualification of new products through participation in R&D activities
- Contributing to development of internal testing standards and procedures
- Ensuring compliance with Nexans quality standards, governing documents, and HSE requirements
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the testing environment
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to optimize testing activities
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Experience working with mechanical testing, hydraulic systems, or industrial laboratory environments.
- Knowledge of mechanical design and construction principles.
- Experience using engineering design software such as Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
- Ability to understand and work with technical procedures and standards in both Norwegian and English.
- Fluent in both English and Norwegian, written and verbal.
Skills
Mechanical testingHydraulic systemsAutodesk InventorAutoCADTechnical documentationData analysisHSE compliance
Experience
mid-level