R&D Senior Engineer

Core Research and Development Tasks:

• Drive new development projects (NPI New Product Introduction Materials and Special).

• Coordinate/Project manage all related product development activities: from Product Design Development/Manufacturing and Product Qualification Testing to Industrialisation.

• Collaborate with global R&D teams to technology transfer new product and associated manufacturing processes.

• Collaborate with process engineering team to define process variables (Equipment Tooling Machine) for design of experiment and conduct development trials on production lines.

• Raise awareness of any new testing requirements for production (including In-process and Final test).

• Track new products sales volumes using in-house software (Accolade) and Qliksense to drive new product sales targets.

• Manage the yearly R&D Tax claim activities by providing technical explanation on trials & project progress plus project expenses and associated costs for the prior financial year.

• Drive Design to Cost (DTC) Simplification and CSI projects or any other development project that results from Prysmians improvement initiatives.

• Assist with the development and introduction of new materials.

• Support Sustainability focused development and activities.

• Assist Cable Design with new product enquiries/tenders to understand technical feasibility.

• Participate in Product Council meetings by providing project updates.

Other Supporting Tasks:

• Provide support to Process Engineering/Production/Quality Departments when required and assist with the introduction of new equipment technologies.

• Support Commercial Department by developing cable related to installation/cable preparation documentation best practices (Work Instruction/ OPL) and recommend solutions.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with desk and non-desk workers.

• Excellent planning organisational and time management skills.

• Demonstrates a hands-on practical and proactive approach.

• Ability to understand laboratory test and excellent interpretation of the testing results.

• Good computer skills (Windows based) and Strong knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel PowerPoint and Projects).

• Good statistical knowledge (methods and software e.g. Minitab).

• Strong ability to work independently for normal daily activities.

• Strong ability to collaborate between interdisciplinary teams.

• Experience in cable manufacturing and processing techniques highly desirable.

• Knowledge of optical fibre communication cables desirable.

• Good knowledge of AutoCAD (or similar package) to design tooling/read drawings desirable.

• Familiarity in relevant Telecom Cable Standards and Regulation desirable.

Experience: At least 5 years in a similar role (i.e. Process Engineer Product Development Engineer)

Qualification: Tertiary qualifications in Engineering Mechanical Mechatronics Chemical or Materials

Who We Are:

From the depths of the ocean to the pinnacles of the worlds tallest buildings Prysmian drives new forms of energy and information to each and every corner of the earth. We offer the widest range of services and know-how in the industry.

Each year our Company manufacturesthousands of KMs of underground and submarine cablesandsystems for power transmission and distribution as well asmedium and low voltage cablesfor the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range ofoptical fibres copper cables and connectivity systemsforvoice video and data transmissionfor thetelecommunications sector.

Become part of a global network of 30000 colleagues spanning 50 countries all committed to connecting the planets pathways!

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.

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