Cable Design Senior Specialist - High Voltage

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunication sector.

We are 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.

Prysmian Group is seeking a people-oriented and change management champion to support our HV Cable business. As a HV Cable Design Engineer, you will be reporting directly to the director of the HV Cable Design and Development Engineering group in Abbeville and will be integral to the continued success as well as the future growth of our customers. Your role will interact with the business, plants and customers in order to understand the requirements for the products and our ability to produce.

• Create/maintain product designs and costs, and general product data sheets/drawings.
• Review customer/industry specifications to determine capability of the Prysmian group facilities to meet the requirements
• Utilize the in-house cable design tools (Cable Builder and/or Common Analisi) to create BOMs and routings for manufacturing of Prysmian Group products at its facilities
• Utilize in-house ERP systems (HFA/SAP) to review and maintain material master data
• Develop and analyze costs for quotations/production. Develop benchmarking analysis when requested for comparisons between facilities
• Interaction with Commercial and Manufacturing personnel for processing requests in the most expeditious manner
• Maintain in Design system(s) all process guidelines (such as TI’s, SOP’s, and FOD’s) with all current prescribed changes and ensure strict adherence for design requirement.
• Maintain and update products lines when necessary.
• Evaluate and propose innovative ideas for new products and product enhancements.
• Provide ideas/track Design to Cost projects.
• Act constructively as a team player on technical teams supporting special projects to improve production efficiencies, continuous improvement, and product and process development.
• Provide the Technological function with required assistance for process and product development
• Maintain strong operating knowledge of appropriate industry standards and including all updates as well as ICEA, UL, CSA and other certification listings
• Prepare design documentation for factory level experimental trials/product development concerning new compound implementation and associated cable products.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent engineering experience.
• Minimum of 2 - 4 years of related design experience in manufacturing environment.
• Power Distribution experience strongly preferred.
• HV/EHV and Wiring/Cable experience preferred.
• Outstanding ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) with shop floor associates, peers, and upper management.
• Strong Analytical and Problem-solving abilities.
• Technical writing skills required.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access)
• Computer literate.
• Self-starter who can work independently or in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail and ability to drive projects.