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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.

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Job responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Market Introduction:

• Support to develop and implement the annual strategic plan in alignment with business units to promote and introduce new products and solutions to the Digital Solution and fiber cables market.

• Monitor market trends and customer needs to identify and develop fiber cable solutions, enabling enhancements and innovation.

Customer Engagement and Market Expansion:

• Participate and organize customer meetings and visits to be aligned on market trends and needs.

• Promote regular technical meetings with customers to discuss about new opportunities and current Prysmian products and services, fostering medium and long-term relationships and demonstrating industry leadership in innovation.

Product Development and Process Technology Activities

• Identify practical and effective solutions to technical problems and successful develop new products and processes.

• Investigate and introduce new materials and technologies to enable new products deliver and innovation.

• Coordinate and execute feasibility trials, prototyping and scale up to product fully industrialization.

• Organize and execute design of experiments to advance the current understanding of process variables and their interactions.

• Prepare and fill patent disclosures for new ideas.

• Prepare/propose in-depth testing and inspection plans with plants to ensure compliance with applicable standards and customer specifications, delivering reliable products and improving customer experience by reducing product failure return rates.

• Create customized protocols and testing programs based on customer needs and promote and expand customer approvals.

• Oversee pilot production and participate in the day-to-day resolution of process and application-related issues for new projects.

Competitor Analysis and Benchmarking:

• Benchmark and monitor competitor products and services in the market and industry.

Interdepartmental Collaboration:

• Host interdepartmental meetings and workshops with Sales, Engineering, Production, and Installation teams to refine scope and develop concepts into desirable solutions.

• Provide Application Engineering support for New Product Development, including development and refinement of the tools and accessories associated with optical fiber cables.

Required Qualifications:

• Engineering bachelor’s degree (Chemical, Materials Engineering or Applied Physics)

• 10+ years of experience in Research & Development, field service, innovation, or related roles

• Know-how in Fiber and Optical Fiber Cables

• Ability and willingness to travel, with 20-30% travel required at certain time periods.

• Previous experience in innovation or product development teams

• Customer-facing and communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to align R&D efforts with overall business strategy and objectives.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Master’s degree in a relevant scientific or technical field

• Proficiency in R&D methodologies (design thinking, agile, lean innovation)

• Familiarity with relevant industry regulations and standards

• experience and knowledge in UV curable materials and UV curing processes.

• Strong presentation skills for communicating progress, findings, and recommendations to senior leadership

• Ability to collaborate with internal teams and external partners.

• Demonstrated proficiency in diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues.

• Skills in Project Management: plan, schedule, track and complete key tasks and milestones to reach project goals.

• Root cause analysis: problem solving using statistical problem solving using statistical/analytical techniques.

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and day-to-day activities.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Works out of a normal office environment with standard office equipment available.

• Extended periods of sitting or standing at a desk or workstation.

• Repetitive tasks such as typing, filing, and data entry, which may require dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

• 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 5-10 pounds as needed.

• Employee will occasionally be required to lift and carry objects of 15-25 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.

• When travel is necessary, will be exposed to typical travel environment and surroundings.

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 (https://www.prysmian.com/en/people-and-careers/why-prysmian/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) 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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Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation . By leveraging its wide geographical footprint and extensive product range, its track record of technological leadership and innovation , and a strong customer base , the company is well-placed to capitalise on its leading positions and win in new, growing markets. Prysmian’s business strategy perfectly matches key market drivers by developing resilient , high-performing , sustainable and innovative cable solutions in the segments of Transmission, Power Grid, Electrification and Digital Solutions . Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, about 30,000 employees, 108 plants and 26 R&D centres in over 50 countries, and sales of over €15 billion in 2023.