R&D Engineer - Advanced Materials Technology

• 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.

• 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.

• “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.

• 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 is the world leader in wire and cable manufacturing. From the depths of the ocean to the pinnacles of the world’s tallest buildings, we drive new forms of energy and information to each and every corner of the earth. We offer the widest range of services and know-how in the industry. Each year, Prysmian manufactures thousands of miles of underground and underwater cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium and low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity systems for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunications sector. With over 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.