Research & Development (R&D) Engineer â Advanced Materials Technology
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Position: Compound/Materials/Rubber Development Professional
Location: Lincoln Rhode Island or Willimantic Connecticut
Prysmian Group is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Spanning 50 countries 112 plants 25 research and development centers and employing over 30000 associates we have a strategic footprint that allows us to service emerging markets and communities across the globe with ease. PrysmianGroup is presently on a full integration path with General Cable. This growth is only the beginning. We are presently looking for top talent to join our team during this exciting time.
Prysmian Group is seeking a people-oriented and change management champion to support ourbusiness. In your new role you will be reporting directly to thelabProduct DevelopmentManagerandwill be integral to thecontinued success as well asthefuturegrowth ofwith our role will interact withthe businessand customersin order to understand and solve their unique requirements for their business will be responsible for start-to-finishproduct development requirement gatheringproductimprovement andsupport newproductintroduction intosegmentsof the business.
Reports to Product Development Manager
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
Conduct fundamentalor applied research to improveorto generate newproducts components materials or applications.
Plan design and conduct research projects according to established scientific methods principles and theoriesin order to solve problemsimprove or generate new products components equipment and processes.
Develop/Formulate new polymer/rubber compounds and/or modify the existing materials to improve product functionality.
Activities may include devising research methods; setting-up laboratory test equipment; building models and prototypes; calculating and analyzing test results and preparing detailed reports with recommendations and conclusions.
Estimate the costs resources and time required to conduct a research project and monitor performance to ensure these targets are met.
Prepare calculations specifications and other technical documentation so that prototype designs can be manufactured and assembled.
Develop and maintain technical expertise on advances and innovations in research and science.
Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering Polymeric Materials Chemistry Plastics Technology or Engineering
At least 3years ofMaterial/Product DevelopmentEngineering or combination with DesignEngineering
Passion for supportingproducts thatare cost effective andconducive to business success
Experienceworking in cross-functional teams
Preferred:
Hands-on and be able to support laboratory pilot and production trials
3-7 yearsofMaterial/Product DevelopmentEngineering orcombination withDesignEngineering
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
Works out of a normal office environment with standard office equipment available.
Will be required to sit bend kneel squat use keyboard read write and speak fluently.
Employee will regularly be required to lift and carry objects of 10-25 pounds as needed.
Employee will occasionally be required to lift and carry objects of 25-30 pounds as needed.
Employee will be required to work productively and cooperatively in a high-volume fast paced highly pressured environment and be able to respond efficiently and courteously to unanticipated problems and crisis.
This role is not typically exposed to adverse environmental conditions except excessive eye strain and possible lifting injuries
When travel is necessary will be exposed to typical travel environment and surroundings
Prysmian Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race color religion national origin ancestry alienage or citizenship status age sex gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation marital status disability military service and veteran status pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview please let us know.
Prysmian as an Equal Opportunity Employer aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds skills and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent where people feel respected included and free to fully express their potential just as they are.
All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race ethnicity religion nationality origin citizenship status socio-economic status age sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status disability military service or veteran status pregnancy parental leave medical conditions or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmians commitments.
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