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Research & Development (R&D) Engineer - Advanced Materials Technology
Research & Development (R&D) Engineer - Advanced Materials TechnologyPrysmian • Lincoln, RI, US
Research & Development (R&D) Engineer - Advanced Materials Technology

Research & Development (R&D) Engineer - Advanced Materials Technology

Prysmian • Lincoln, RI, US
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Research & Development (R&D) Engineer – Advanced Materials Technology

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Research & Development (R&D) Engineer – Advanced Materials Technology

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Position : Compound / Materials / Rubber Development Professional

Location : Lincoln, Rhode Island or Willimantic, Connecticut

Prysmian Group is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Spanning 50 countries, 112 plants, 25 research and development centers, and employing over 30,000 associates, we have a strategic footprint that allows us to service emerging markets and communities across the globe with ease. Prysmian Group is presently on a full integration path with General Cable. This growth is only the beginning. We are presently looking for top talent to join our team during this exciting time.

Position : Compound / Materials / Rubber Development Professional

Location : Lincoln, Rhode Island or Willimantic, Connecticut

Prysmian Group is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Spanning 50 countries, 112 plants, 25 research and development centers, and employing over 30,000 associates, we have a strategic footprint that allows us to service emerging markets and communities across the globe with ease. Prysmian Group is presently on a full integration path with General Cable. This growth is only the beginning. We are presently looking for top talent to join our team during this exciting time.

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 results and preparing detailed reports with recommendations and conclusions.
  • Estimate the costs, resources, and time required to conduct a research project and monitor performance to ensure these targets are met.
  • Prepare calculations, specifications, and other technical documentation so that prototype designs can be manufactured and assembled.
  • Develop and maintain technical expertise on advances and innovations in research and science.

Qualifications

Required :

  • 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

    • Preferred

  • "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

    • Work Environment / Physical Demands

  • Works out of a normal office environment with standard office equipment available.
  • Will be required to sit, bend, kneel, squat, use keyboard, read, write, and speak fluently.
  • Employee will regularly be required to lift and carry objects of 10-25 pounds as needed.
  • Employee will occasionally be required to lift and carry objects of 25-30 pounds as needed.
  • Employee will be required to work productively and cooperatively in a high-volume, fast paced, highly pressured environment and be able to respond efficiently and courteously to unanticipated problems and crisis.
  • This role is not typically exposed to adverse environmental conditions, except excessive eye strain and possible lifting injuries
  • When travel is necessary, will be exposed to typical travel environment and surroundings

    • Prysmian Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service and veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please let us know.

    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.

    Your application data will be treated according to our Data Protection Policy. If you believe you require assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact us at talent.mobility@prysmiangroup.com.

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    Seniority level

    Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

    Employment type

    Employment type

    Full-time

    Job function

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    Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

    Industries

    Manufacturing

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