Innovation Engineer

Overview

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. The company designs and manufactures cables, optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for power transmission, distribution and communications. Prysmian employees work across many countries to transform the world around us.

The Innovation Engineer is responsible for leading the identification, development, qualification and implementation of new, innovative products and technology to drive significant business results in energy and telecom business groups. In this role you will lead or participate in innovative new product development and related activities.

• Investigate new or existing technologies that can be applied to develop specific innovative products.
• Engage with customers to understand new product requirements and define opportunities for product innovation bringing tangible value.
• Provide technical leadership for transfer of new products into production, working with plant Operations and Engineering teams.
• Provide analysis of competitors’ products.
• Create detailed product designs using theoretical calculations, process definition and material selections.
• Participate and develop technical knowledge by providing utility perspectives and supporting research for Prysmian Innovation products and meetings.
• Benchmark best practices between Prysmian and operators in the United States and other regions.
• Review patents with the IP Group to guide Innovation and create patent disclosures.
• Define and procure process equipment to manufacture products for feasibility analysis and product qualification.
• Manufacture prototypes and make cost estimates.
• Create qualification plans and interpret test results.
• Create and present design and qualification reviews.
• Provide periodic presentations to Prysmian group members regarding project status, schedule and needs.
• Lead or contribute to Project Management activities to develop Prysmian’s innovation programs.
• Serve as subject-matter expert and advisor for Prysmian Innovation Group, communicating milestones and providing strategic guidance.
• Collaborate with R&D, ITC, Operations and Quality teams to monitor schedules, adjust objectives and ensure deliverables meet project requirements.
• Manage and review the results of the team’s work; monitor progress with partners and opportunities identified.
• Monitor evolving technical requirements and report results to management and stakeholders.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with partners and subcontractors within budget; negotiate content and schedule of deliverables.
• Write and present papers at industry forums.
• Ensure all products meet requirements defined by the Plant’s Quality Management Systems and comply with applicable safety procedures and ISO 14001 EMS guidelines.

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Materials, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering or Physics.

Preferred: Advanced degree in Materials, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering or Physics.

Required:

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in new product design and development in a manufacturing environment, including development and implementation of new innovative products and technology into production. Track record of successfully identifying and implementing new technology.

Preferred:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in development and industrialization of new products and technology in a fast-paced manufacturing environment; experience with aluminum and copper alloys, alloy formulation, casting, forming, annealing, sample preparation and analysis (elemental and microstructural); ability to operate metal forming equipment (saws, lathes) and a scanning electron microscope.

• Problem solving: apply first-principles problem solving and root cause analysis to develop innovative solutions.
• Feasibility assessment: research and evaluate feasibility of new technology for innovative products.
• Technical leverage: identify and use subject matter experts to implement new technology.
• Hands-on: able to generate prototypes for evaluation.
• Results-focused: driven to achieve goals.
• Project management: plan, schedule, track and complete key tasks and milestones.
• Leadership: articulate a vision for innovative products and motivate others.
• Communications: effectively interface with functional groups and external customers; a Team Player.
• Behavioral: self-confident and self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision.

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, values diversity and is committed to DEI as part of our culture. All individuals will be considered for employment without regard to protected characteristics.

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