Prysmian

energy and telecom cable systems

Research&Development(R&D)EngineerAdvancedMaterialsTechnology

Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Research & Development (R&D) Engineer – Advanced Materials Technology at Prysmian. Skills: Material development, Product development, Research. Conduct research. Plan research projects”

What You'll Achieve.

Improve products; Generate new products; Improve components; Generate new components; Improve materials; Generate new materials; Improve applications; Generate new applications; Improve equipment; Generate new equipment; Improve processes; Generate new processes; Improve product functionality

Industry & Context.

energy and telecom cable systems
Problems you'll solve

Solve problems

Eligibility Requirements

Sit, Bend, Kneel, Squat, Use keyboard, Lift and carry objects of 10-25 pounds, Lift and carry objects of 25-30 pounds, Work in high-volume, fast paced, highly pressured environment, Respond efficiently and courteously to unanticipated problems and crisis, Travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Polymeric Materials, Chemistry, Plastics Technology or Engineering, At least 3 years of Material/Product Development Engineering or combination with Design Engineering, Passion for supporting products that are cost effective and conducive to business success, Experience working in cross-functional teams

Nice to Have

Hands-on and be able to support laboratory, pilot, and production trials, 3-7 years of Material/Product Development Engineering or combination with Design Engineering

What You'll Do.

Plan research projects

Design research projects

Formulate new compounds

Modify existing materials

Devise research set-up

Calculate test results

Prepare specifications

Prepare technical documentation

Develop technical expertise

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Interact with business; Interact with customers; Work with cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Speak fluently; Write fluently

Process & Methodology

Estimate resources, Estimate time, Monitor performance

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. _ Prysmian Group is seeking a people-oriented and change management champion to support our business. In your new role you will be reporting directly to the lab Product Development Manager and will be integral to the continued success as well as the future growth of with our customers. Your role will interact with the business and customers in order to understand and solve their unique requirements for their business segments. You will be responsible for start-to-finish product development, requirement gathering, product improvement, and support new product introduction into segments of the business. Reports to Product Development Manager Principal Duties & Responsibilities: * Conduct fundamental or applied research to improve or to generate new products, components, materials, or applications. * Plan, design, and conduct research projects according to established scientific methods, principles, and theories in order to solve problems, improve 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

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