Product Development Engineer

The Product Development Engineer position is a team member of the research and development organization, responsible for managing Innovation, Development, Cost Savings, and compliance projects to support business growth and product vitality.  The Engineer will work in an interesting and dynamic environment, including factory trials, laboratory testing, and business partnership with internal and external customers.  This position offers a good opportunity for career building experiences in many aspects of research and development, manufacturing, and business operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate manufacturing, testing and validating product development designs for new or enhanced products. 
• Assess plant capabilities related to new product manufacturing.
• Participate in factory level experimental trials.
• Prepares prototypes and test plans for internal labs and third-party agencies.
• Coordinate third party (UL, ETL, CSA, etc.) submittals for qualification.
• Coordinate cost savings projects with Design, Manufacturing and Purchasing to meet business objectives.
• Coordinate with Material Labs to qualify new materials.
• Support manufacturing in new product industrialization, as required.
• Maintain progress and report on key product development activities.  
• Coordinate information sharing between other departments.

Specific Skills/ Training Required

• Outstanding verbal and written communication
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Technical writing
• Strong competency of Microsoft tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Ability to contribute in a team environment
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision

Education/Experience Required

• BS degree in Engineering, Polymer or Materials Science or related area.
• Experience in industrial or application engineering preferred
• Knowledge of polymer processing experience preferred

Physical Requirements / Safety Requirements

• Lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
• Perception and discrimination of color, sound, texture.
•  Safety glasses / shoes and other personal protection when working in production environment or hazardous laboratory areas.

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.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian’s commitments.

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