What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Development Engineer position at Prysmian?
Product Development 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 Product Development teams are at the center of innovation—designing, improving, and qualifying the cable technologies that power energy grids, telecommunications networks, infrastructure, and industrial applications.
We are hiring Product Development Engineers across multiple U.S. locations. These roles are ideal for engineers who enjoy blending hands‑on technical work with cross‑functional collaboration. You’ll partner with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams to design new products, improve existing ones, support plant trials, and ensure our solutions meet performance, cost, and market requirements.
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.
Our company will **never**:
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.
Team Overview
Prysmian Group is the world leader in energy and telecom cable systems, with 30,000 employees across 50 countries. Our Product Development teams are at the center of innovation—designing, improving, and qualifying the cable technologies that power energy grids, telecommunications networks, infrastructure, and industrial applications.
We are hiring Product Development Engineers across multiple U.S. locations. These roles are ideal for engineers who enjoy blending hands‑on technical work with cross‑functional collaboration. You’ll partner with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams to design new products, improve existing ones, support plant trials, and ensure our solutions meet performance, cost, and market requirements.
Role Responsibilities
- Design and develop new cable products, components, and materials to meet performance, cost, and regulatory requirements.
- Support full product development cycles, including concept creation, design calculations, prototype builds, qualification plans, and testing.
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to support plant trials, troubleshoot issues, and optimize product/process performance.
- Analyze test data, evaluate product performance, and prepare technical documentation such as specifications, drawings, and qualification reports.
- Partner with product management and commercial teams to identify market needs, evaluate customer requirements, and support new product introductions.
- Participate in cost‑reduction initiatives, design‑to‑cost activities, and continuous improvement projects.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards (UL, CSA, ICEA, IEEE, etc.) and support certification activities.
- Work cross‑functionally with R&D, quality, operations, and materials engineering to drive product improvements and resolve technical challenges.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Chemical, or related field).
- Hands‑on experience in product development, design, testing, or manufacturing engineering.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret technical data.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- 3 years of experience in cable, wire, polymers, or industrial manufacturing.
- Familiarity with industry standards (UL, CSA, ICEA, IEEE) or product certification processes.
- Experience supporting plant trials, process troubleshooting, or design‑to‑cost initiatives.
- Background in materials, extrusion, compounding, or mechanical performance testing.
- Experience with CAD tools, statistical analysis, or design of experiments (DOE).
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.