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Fiber R&D Director

Prysmian Group


Job Location:

Claremont, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 10 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers copper cables and connectivity for voice video and data transmission for the telecommunication sector.

We are 30000 employees across 50 countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do wherever you are based you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.

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Fiber R&D Director North America


About the Role
You will drive innovation in fiber technology influence the global roadmap and defineperformance and sustainability standards for our products. Ultimately you will play a keyrole in R&D governance guiding investments and leading multidisciplinary teams toaccelerate transformation across the industry.


You will lead the know-how transfer into Claremont factory and support the local plantstrategic evolution to meet the DS market demands.


Key Responsibilities
Define and implement the Fiber R&D strategy for Claremont Plant
Shape the long-term vision for innovative and sustainable materials increasingsustainable sources and reduce dependency in terms of solutions and suppliers
Partner with Cable R&D to improve know-how sharing and to align on the respectivestrategic agenda
Together with Manufacturing and the related supporting functions design newmachines and equipment to evolve and innovate our production capabilities
Structure the team and processes to enhance efficiency and collaboration.
Establish a clear roadmap for fiber developments integrating market and regulatoryrequirements.
Initiate strategic partnerships with academic and industrial stakeholders.
Implement performance indicators to measure innovation impact.
Develop and optimize processes in order to improve output and efficiencies KPIs(Yields) while reducing the overall Fiber cost
Partnering with Process control team in order to stabilize newly developed processes toavoid drifting of operational efficiency
Conduct experimental trials and analyze results to improve deposition efficiency andfiber quality
Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards during processdevelopment.
Document findings and contribute to technical reports and publications.
Support technology transfer from R&D to industrial scale-up including pilot lineactivities.
Represent the company in strategic partnerships and industry consortiums.

Required Qualifications & Skills
Education
Masters degree or Ph.D. in Materials Science Chemical Engineering Physics or arelated field.

Experience
10 years of progressive experience in R&D roles within fiber optics or advancedmaterials.
5 years of previous managerial or leadership experience in a technical environment.
Experience with PCVD or similar deposition technologies is highly desirable.
Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of fiber manufacturing processes and material properties.
Proficiency in experimental design data analysis and process optimization.
Familiarity with safety and environmental compliance standards.
Soft Skills
Excellent leadership and team management capabilities.
Strong communication and collaboration skills across multicultural teams.
Strategic thinking with the ability to drive innovation and change.

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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.


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We work to be the sustainable link to the future. For more than 140 years, our company has been leading the industry of high-technology cables & systems for energy and telecommunications. Spanning 50 countries (in North America, Europe, MEAT, LATAM, APAC), 104 plants, 25 research ... View more

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