Materials Engineer
Lincoln, NE - USA
Job Summary
Materials Engineer Multiple U.S. Locations
Team Overview
Prysmian Group is the world leader in energy and telecom cable systems with 30000 employees across 50 countries. Our materials engineering teams play a critical role in developing testing and improving the compounds polymers and materials that power our cable technologies. These teams support manufacturing R&D quality and product development across North America.
We are hiring Materials Engineers at multiple Prysmian locations. These roles are ideal for engineers who enjoy handson lab work analytical problemsolving and crossfunctional collaboration. Whether youre analyzing polymers improving formulations supporting plant trials or troubleshooting materialrelated issues youll be part of a team that directly impacts product performance reliability and innovation.
Role Responsibilities
Conduct material and polymer characterization using techniques such as FTIR DSC TGA SEM XRF and microscopy.
Support manufacturing and R&D teams by analyzing raw materials compounds and finished products to resolve technical issues.
Develop and refine test methods SOPs and material evaluation procedures.
Interpret data prepare technical reports and communicate findings to engineering quality and operations teams.
Participate in plant trials troubleshoot materialrelated problems and recommend improvements to formulations or processes.
Maintain lab equipment ensure data integrity and uphold safety and quality standards.
Collaborate with internal customers across multiple plants and business units to support ongoing projects and longterm development initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Materials Science Polymer Science Chemistry or Materials/Polymer Engineering.
Handson experience with material or polymer testing and characterization.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to interpret technical data.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a lab and plant environment.
Clear communication skills for reporting results and partnering with crossfunctional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
2 years of industrial experience in materials polymers or related fields.
Experience with cable wire plastics extrusion or compounding environments.
Familiarity with advanced analytical tools (FTIR DSC TGA SEM DMA XRF).
Background supporting manufacturing troubleshooting or process improvement.
Experience developing or updating test methods SOPs or material specifications.
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About Company
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