Prysmian
Prysmian manufactures cables for energy and telecommunications across various industries.
2 days ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Lexington, South Carolina, United States
Onsite
Company Size
29,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
strategic planning
market analysis
product development
testing protocols
competitive benchmarking
cross‑functional coordination
The role supports the development and execution of the annual strategic plan for Digital Solutions and fiber cable markets, aligning initiatives with business units to launch new products and solutions. It involves monitoring market trends and customer needs to identify opportunities for innovation and product enhancements.
Customer engagement is a key focus, requiring participation in client meetings and technical sessions to understand market demands, promote new opportunities, and nurture long‑term relationships that showcase Prysmian’s industry leadership.
Product development responsibilities include solving technical challenges, introducing new materials and technologies, and managing feasibility trials, prototype qualification, pilot production, and industrial scale‑up. The role also oversees design of experiments, patent disclosures, and the creation of customized testing protocols to meet standards and improve product reliability.
Additional duties involve benchmarking competitor products, providing market intelligence, and leading interdepartmental collaboration with Sales, Engineering, Production, and Installation teams to translate concepts into viable solutions.
- Develop and implement the annual strategic plan for digital solutions and fiber cable markets.
- Monitor market trends and customer needs to drive new product innovations.
- Conduct customer meetings and technical sessions to expand market presence.
- Lead product development activities: feasibility trials, pilot production, scale‑up, and patent disclosures.
- Design and execute testing protocols to ensure compliance with standards and reduce failure rates.
- Benchmark competitor offerings and provide market intelligence.
- Coordinate cross‑functional teams (Sales, Engineering, Production, Installation) to refine concepts.
Requirements
bachelor’s
master’s
extrusion
fiber cable
r&d
agile
Required qualifications consist of an Engineering Bachelor’s degree (Chemical, Materials, Mechanical, or Applied Physics) and at least 10 years of R&D, field service, or innovation experience in optical fiber cables. Candidates must be hands‑on in manufacturing environments, possess deep knowledge of extrusion and cabling processes, and demonstrate strong customer‑facing communication skills.
Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree, expertise in R&D methodologies such as design thinking, agile, and lean, familiarity with UV curable materials, optical fiber ribbon technologies, and strong presentation abilities. Experience in project management, root‑cause analysis, and statistical problem solving is also valued.
The work environment is office‑based with standard equipment, involving periods of sitting, standing, and occasional lifting of moderate weight. Employees must adapt to a fast‑paced, high‑volume setting, handle occasional travel, and adhere to Prysmian’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Materials, Mechanical, or Applied Physics) with 10+ years R&D/field service experience in optical fiber cables.
- Hands‑on expertise in extrusion, cabling processes, and tooling design.
- Strong communication and customer‑facing abilities.
- Preferred: Master’s degree, proficiency in design thinking, agile, lean, UV curing, fiber ribbon technologies, project management, and root‑cause analysis.
Benefits
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
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.