Senior R&D Materials Engineer

📍 Taunton, MA — Onsite

Team overview

Prysmian Group is the world leader in energy and telecom cable systems, manufacturing thousands of miles of cable every year for power, infrastructure, and communications. Our Technology R&D Materials organization is at the core of how our products perform—designing and optimizing specialty compounds that enable safety, reliability, and innovation in real‑world industrial environments.

We are seeking an R&D Materials Senior Engineer to lead specialty compound developmentand formulation at our Taunton, MA site. This is a highly hands‑on, formulation‑focused role—not a university or “big lab” environment, but an industrial manufacturing setting where you’ll be the site materials subject‑matter expert. You’ll work with rubber and plastics systems, own formulations, and translate lab work into production‑ready compounds that directly impact our products and customers.

Role responsibilities

• Lead compound development projects from bench scale through commercialization, applying structured experimental design to develop and optimize polymer formulations.
• Formulate with specialty rubbers and plastics (e.g., CSPE, CPE, Neoprene, flame‑retardant systems) to achieve targeted performance, cost, and sustainability outcomes.
• Support production‑scale trials and prototype processing in Prysmian manufacturing facilities; coordinate Technical Service Requests and lab work to meet project timelines.
• Develop and maintain compound specifications, raw material codes, and quality test programs to ensure robust and repeatable compound performance.
• Investigate new polymers, additives, and technologies from suppliers and identify opportunities for cost reduction, performance improvement, and reduced carbon footprint.
• Prepare clear technical reports and maintain databases/records on compound changes, modifications, and performance.
• Act as the on‑site materials SME, partnering with cross‑functional teams and making recommendations that improve compounds, processes, and products.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of hands‑on polymer compound development and processing experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Experience with specialty rubber and plastic formulations (e.g., CSPE, CPE, Neoprene, flame‑retardant systems).
• Strong understanding of structure–property relationships in polymer blends and how formulation impacts performance.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and communicate results effectively across levels and functions.

Preferred qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in a related discipline (not required but a plus).
• Prior experience in wire & cable or closely related industries.
• Experience working with materials suppliers (e.g., compounders, additives vendors) and leveraging their technologies.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects independently as the primary materials/formulation expert.
• Comfortable in an independent environment with decision-making responsibilities and autonomy.

Compensation: Base salary $95,000-143,000