About Prysmian

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, we manufacture 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 almost 30.000 employees, across 52 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.

The position will be mainly responsible for leading product and material development projects related to rubber-insulated cables and compounds.

Cable Development

Collaborate with Sales to understand new product opportunities and requirementsLead projects to identify or develop solutions to new product needs and to qualify against customer and industry standard requirementsUnderstand in detail relevant industry standards and serve as a technical contact between Prysmian and notifying bodies used to certify product complianceIdentify and pursue opportunities to improve the cost and environmental impact of both new and existing cable productsOwn and maintain Prysmian’s certifications for new and existing products and implement test programs to ensure compliance

Compound Development

Develop and test new compounds to support cable product development projectsOwn and maintain formulations for rubber-based compounds produced in Emmen, and support processing, quality, or troubleshooting projects for the Emmen plant or other internal customersIdentify and test new material technologies that can be applied to compounds to improve cost, performance, or environmental impactLead projects to qualify new supplies of raw materials, ensuring that single-sourced materials or significant supply chain risks are addressed

Additional Responsibilities

Through daily activities, maintain and improve high safety standards and act as an example and advocate for safe practices in the lab and production facilitiesLead cross-functional project teams, and clearly communicate progress, challenges, impact, and timing of all projects to relevant stakeholdersReport regularly on key metrics for both cable and compound development, including environmental impact, cost, and new product implementationWork closely with the R&D lab team to prioritize and conduct testing programs, ensuring that testing is done with respect to larger development goals and timelinesWork closely with compound and cable processing teams to understand and support process development needsSupport other daily activities, including safety and 6S tasks and other plant or lab management initiatives

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or hard science discipline, materials-related field preferred (Chemical, Materials, Polymer Engineering, Chemistry, etc.)Experience in wire and cable product development and/or rubber compounding preferredEnglish language proficiency required; Dutch language or willingness to learn preferredProject leadership experience required, preference for new product and/or materials development projectsBasic computer proficiency required (Microsoft Office, Outlook)Additional computer skills preferred (VBA or other programming language, SAP, Access, Sharepoint)Occasional travel, mostly within the Netherlands may be required

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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