Prysmian Group

R&D Laboratory Engineer (Wire & Cable)

Prysmian Group$78K — $116K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
  • Experience in ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 quality systems.
  • Ability to interpret technical standards and specifications.
  • Proven project management and communication skills.
  • Willingness to work on-site 5 days per week.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

  • Design, execute, and analyze laboratory tests for product development.
  • Prepare and document comprehensive technical reports.
  • Maintain detailed laboratory records in compliance with quality systems.
  • Communicate testing results and technical information to external agencies.
  • Support ISO 17025 quality management system improvements.
  • Lead structured problem-solving and Design of Experiments activities.
  • Develop and validate new laboratory test methods and procedures.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Participation in laboratory safety and continuous improvement programs.
Full Job Description

Specific Job Duties

  • Design, execute, and analyze laboratory tests and experiments to support product development, qualification, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Prepare comprehensive technical reports that document testing activities, analysis methods, results, conclusions, and recommendations.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records in accordance with quality system requirements.
  • Communicate certification testing results and technical information to external agencies, including UL, CSA, and DLA.
  • Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the ISO 17025 quality management system.
  • Lead and participate in Design of Experiments (DOE) and structured problem-solving activities.
  • Provide technical guidance to project teams regarding appropriate test methods and validation strategies.
  • Develop, validate, and document new test methods, procedures, templates, and laboratory best practices.
  • Work independently while providing direction and support to laboratory technicians to ensure project objectives are met.
  • Actively contribute to laboratory safety programs, housekeeping initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.

Key Characteristics

  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical information to audiences ranging from non-technical stakeholders to subject matter experts.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
  • Transparent, team-oriented approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn new technologies and methods.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion.
  • Strong analytical and engineering problem-solving capabilities.
  • Proficiency with PC applications, data analysis tools, and technical systems.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
  • Experience working within ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 quality systems.
  • Ability to interpret and apply technical standards, certifications, specifications, and industry documentation.
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully manage projects and effectively communicate technical results.
  • Ability to work on site 5 days per week.
  • This role does not offer sponsorship employment benefits and being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.  You must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or recent lawful permanent resident to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2+ years of hands-on professional experience owning equipment, calibrations, testing schedules, procedures, reporting and technician interactions in an industrial, manufacturing or R&D laboratory is strongly preferred.
  • Experience in the wire and cable and/or fiber optic industry is strongly preferred.
  • Proven success working across various departments within an organization.
  • Experienced in training others in a lab environment preferred.
  • Experience maintaining accurate test procedures and templates.

    Compensation

    • The typical base salary range for this role is $78,000.00 to $116,000.00. Actualplacement within this range will be determined by factors such as relevant experience, education, skills and geographic location.

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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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