Prysmian manufactures cables for energy and telecommunications across various industries.
Develop and optimize polymer compounds for wire and cable products.
12 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Lincoln, RI
Onsite
Company Size
29,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Technical Services
Project Management
Consulting
Design
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
Description
supplier management
formulation development
cost reduction
safety management
sustainability
r&d collaboration
Communicate with material suppliers to initiate supplier new product development and cost savings projects; establish list of alternate ingredients; maintain material recipes and mixing process parameters.
Supports sales and marketing team with technical discussion and documentation.
Investigates, and identifies DTC savings related to materials and/or design of the components used to manufacture products.
Prepares and presents technical information and presentations for internal or external customers and management
Responsible for safety and housekeeping procedures and for maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
Develops necessary documentation for new programs.
Identifies, documents, and verifies processing requirements for new materials.
Develop/create/modify/maintain new and existing compound formulations to satisfy customer requirements, new product development specifications, or cost savings initiatives.
Identifies, develops, and integrates strategies to minimize the organizations environmental impact. Promote sustainable policies and practices and develops applications such as less scrap, more environmentally friendly compound recipes and ingredients, better reclaimable or recyclable products, increase water conservation, lower electric & fuel energy consumption, etc.
Comply with all PPE(Personal Protective Equipment) requirements for job duties and tasks
Responsible for adhering to all health, safety, and environmental policies and regulations.
Develop and/or modify existing material formulations to achieve annual product cost reductions.
Communicates with Global R&D team to learn and transfer knowledge.
Responsible for understanding and performing all tasks and responsibilities according to Job Safety Practices (JSP) or other internal or external safety policies and regulatory standards such as OSHA and NFPA.
Requirements
apqp
iatf16949
fmea
imds
ppap
bsc
Able to develop and execute a plan as a team leader or team participant. Highly developed team skills, both as a team member and leader
APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning
IAFT16949 Automotive quality management system
Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities.
Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
IMDS (International Material Data System)
PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)
Occasional manual lifting to 50 pounds
Demonstrated ability and initiative to drive change
Able to learn new ideas, concepts and skills quickly and effectively
ISO14001 Environmental management system
Maintains current knowledge of latest material technology for wire and cable products for potential implementation.
Knowledgeable and audit compliant to the following processes and systems.
Frequent manually push/pull, scoot, slide, rotate or roll product or objects that are medium to large size and of various weights short distances usually on flat surfaces but occasionally on sloped surfaces, in order to place or reposition product or objects.
Bachelor of Science Undergraduate Degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemistry, or related field. One to three years of experience is desired.
Able to lift and carry by hand various tools, materials, containers usually small to moderate in size
Corrected vision to 20/20 being able to clearly see objects at long or short distances and be able to see details in small objects and read fine print
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
140+ Years
Experience and Heritage
The company has a long-standing history and expertise in cable manufacturing.
50+ Countries
Global Presence
Operates state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities across the world.
A global leader in cable manufacturing, specializing in energy and telecommunications cables for industries such as energy, infrastructure, and transportation.
Projects include large-scale energy transmission grids and advanced telecom networks.
Delivers groundbreaking solutions like underwater cables for renewable energy projects and smart city networks.
A key player in the energy transition, particularly in offshore wind and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Focused on delivering high-performance, sustainable, and reliable solutions for an interconnected world.
Culture + Values
We aim to lead the industry evolution, combining our ability to develop our people and our business in a clear direction while anticipating customer needs.
We want to create an environment of trust that exploits diversity and collaboration, where people are empowered to make decisions with integrity.
We bet to simplify anything we can, focusing on high value generating activities and timely decisions to boost our Company results.
Good isn’t good enough. We combine rigour and entrepreneurship to deliver innovative all‑round solutions.
When it comes to ethics, no challenge is too big, or too small, if it means doing things right.
We have strong respect for different opinions and ideas, and a keen focus on our customers’ needs.
Environment + Sustainability
37% Reduction
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Achieved a 37% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas emissions (market-based) in 2024 compared to 2019 levels.
55% Revenue
Sustainable Solutions
Project to generate 55% of total revenues from sustainable solutions by 2028, up from 43% in 2024.
53% Reused
Cable Drum Recycling
53% of cable drums were reused in 2024, including 75% made of wood, as part of circular-economy initiatives.
78.4 Million
Households Enabled
Enabled 78.4 million households with sustainable energy and 17.1 million with fast digital access in 2024.
Net‑zero emissions for internal operations targeted between 2035–2040; value‑chain emissions by 2050.
30‑year SBTi‑aligned climate strategy: 90% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 by 2035, 90% reduction in Scope 3 by 2050 vs 2019 baseline.
Energy consumption down 3% in 2024 vs 2023; 8 plants fitted with photovoltaic systems.
Net‑Gain biodiversity target by 2035; 18% of sites in biodiversity‑exposed areas, guided by WWF risk filter.
Inclusion & Diversity
50% Gender Parity
Gender Parity in Recruitment
Aiming to achieve 50% gender parity in white-collar recruitment by 2030.
Zero Pay Gap
Equal Pay by 2030
Aim to eliminate pay gaps in the white-collar workforce by 2030.
30% Executive Roles
Diverse Leadership
Increase representation of underrepresented nationalities and ethnicities in executive roles to over 30% by 2030.
500 Women
Women in STEM
Aim to add 500 women to the STEM pipeline through a dedicated program by 2030.
Mentor 500 students from minorities/low-income backgrounds by 2030.
Enhance employee connectivity via global platforms, focusing on engagement and development.