What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Engineer position at Prysmian?
Materials Engineer – Multiple U.S. Locations
Team Overview
Prysmian Group is the world leader in energy and telecom cable systems, with 30,000 employees across 50 countries. Our materials engineering teams play a critical role in developing, testing, and improving the compounds, polymers, and materials that power our cable technologies. These teams support manufacturing, R&D, quality, and product development across North America.
We are hiring Materials Engineers at multiple Prysmian locations. These roles are ideal for engineers who enjoy hands‑on lab work, analytical problem‑solving, and cross‑functional collaboration. Whether you’re analyzing polymers, improving formulations, supporting plant trials, or troubleshooting material‑related issues, you’ll be part of a team that directly impacts product performance, reliability, and innovation.
Role Responsibilities
We take the security of our candidates seriously. Please be aware of job offer scams involving individuals falsely claiming to represent our company.
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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.
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.
Team Overview
Prysmian Group is the world leader in energy and telecom cable systems, with 30,000 employees across 50 countries. Our materials engineering teams play a critical role in developing, testing, and improving the compounds, polymers, and materials that power our cable technologies. These teams support manufacturing, R&D, quality, and product development across North America.
We are hiring Materials Engineers at multiple Prysmian locations. These roles are ideal for engineers who enjoy hands‑on lab work, analytical problem‑solving, and cross‑functional collaboration. Whether you’re analyzing polymers, improving formulations, supporting plant trials, or troubleshooting material‑related issues, you’ll be part of a team that directly impacts product performance, reliability, and innovation.
Role Responsibilities
- Conduct material and polymer characterization using techniques such as FT‑IR, DSC, TGA, SEM, XRF, and microscopy.
- Support manufacturing and R&D teams by analyzing raw materials, compounds, and finished products to resolve technical issues.
- Develop and refine test methods, SOPs, and material evaluation procedures.
- Interpret data, prepare technical reports, and communicate findings to engineering, quality, and operations teams.
- Participate in plant trials, troubleshoot material‑related problems, and recommend improvements to formulations or processes.
- Maintain lab equipment, ensure data integrity, and uphold safety and quality standards.
- Collaborate with internal customers across multiple plants and business units to support ongoing projects and long‑term development initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemistry, or Materials/Polymer Engineering.
- Hands‑on experience with material or polymer testing and characterization.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret technical data.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a lab and plant environment.
- Clear communication skills for reporting results and partnering with cross‑functional teams.
- 2 years of industrial experience in materials, polymers, or related fields.
- Experience with cable, wire, plastics, extrusion, or compounding environments.
- Familiarity with advanced analytical tools (FT‑IR, DSC, TGA, SEM, DMA, XRF).
- Background supporting manufacturing troubleshooting or process improvement.
- Experience developing or updating test methods, SOPs, or material specifications.
We take the security of our candidates seriously. Please be aware of job offer scams involving individuals falsely claiming to represent our company.
Our company will **never**:
- Ask for payment, fees, or financial information at any stage of the recruitment process
- Request passwords, banking details, or copies of personal identification via email or text
- Extend a job offer without a formal interview process
- Communicate from non-company email addresses (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo)
If you believe you have been contacted regarding a fraudulent job offer or are unsure about the authenticity of a message, please contact us directly at narecruiting@prysmian.com.
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.
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.