Prysmian Group

Materials Engineer

Prysmian Group$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct material and polymer characterization using 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.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Opportunity to participate in innovative projects across multiple locations.
  • Focus on safety and quality standards in a laboratory setting.
Full Job Description
Materials Engineer – Multiple U.S. Locations

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.

Minimum Qualifications
  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications
  • 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.

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About Prysmian Group

Prysmian Group is a world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. With almost 140 years of experience, sales of over €11 billion, and about 29,000 employees in over 50 countries and 112 plants, the Group is strongly positioned in high-tech markets and offers the widest possible range of products, services, technologies and know-how. It operates in the businesses of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, of special cables for applications in many different industries and of medium and low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors.
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29,000 employees
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Founded
1905

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