Prysmian
energy and telecom cable systems
R&DMaterialsSeniorEngineer
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“R&D Materials Senior Engineer at Prysmian. Skills: Polymer Compound development, Material performance evaluation, Project delivery. Lead compound development projects. Develop new polymeric compounds”
What You'll Achieve.
Delivery of results; Commercial scale-up; Cost reduction; Enhanced performance; Improve compound/cable Sustainability; Improve carbon footprint
Industry & Context.
Systematic and designed experimental approach; Investigates and applies new polymer and additive technologies
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
B. S. degree in Chemical or Polymer Engineering, Chemistry, or related discipline, at least 3 years of experience, Hands on experience with Polymer Compound development and processing, Good understanding of Structure Property Relationships of Polymer blends, Proven track record of delivering projects and communicating results
Nice to Have
Advanced degree, Previous experience with Polymer Compound development in the wire & cable industry
What You'll Do.
Lead compound development projects
Develop new polymeric compounds
Evaluate material performance
Lead or support cross-functional project teams
Investigate new polymer technologies
Execute projects to improve sustainability
Coordinate laboratory experiments
Create and modify compound specifications
Prepare technical reports
Maintain records on compound changes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Lead or support cross-functional project teams; Communication and delivery of results to the broader Technology team; Works independently and provides guidance to R&D Materials laboratory technicians; Ability to work within a team
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills at all levels of the organization; Communicating results
Process & Methodology
Lead compound development projects, Deliver projects
Full Job Description
_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 30,000 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. _ Reporting to the Polymer and Compounding Manager, this position is responsible for leading compound development projects and is accountable for communication and delivery of results to the broader Technology team. The R&D Materials Senior Engineer will apply a systematic and designed experimental approach to develop new polymeric compounds and evaluate changes in material performance prior to commercial scale-up in our manufacturing plants. **Specific Job Duties** * Leads or supports cross-functional project teams in production-scale compounding and prototype processing trials within the applicable Prysmian manufacturing facility associated with compound development projects. * Drives cost reduction and enhanced performance compound development from bench scale to commercialization. * Investigates and applies new polymer and additive technologies from a variety of suppliers. * Leverages polymers and materials experience to identify and execute projects which improve compound/cable Sustainability and carbon footprint. * Works to tight deadlines as well as contributing to longer term R&D projects. * Coordinates laboratory experiments through Technical Service Requests. * Works independently and provides guidance to R&D Materials laboratory technicians in order to complete p
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