Materials Engineer

Materials Engineer – Multiple U.S. Locations

Prysmian Group is the world leader in energy and telecom cable systems, with 30,000 employees across 50+ countries. Our materials engineering teams play a critical role in developing, testing, and improving the compounds, polymers, and materials that power our cable technologies. These teams support manufacturing, R&D, quality, and product development across North America.

We are hiring Materials Engineers at multiple Prysmian locations. These roles are ideal for engineers who enjoy hands-on lab work, analytical problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration. Whether you're analyzing polymers, improving formulations, supporting plant trials, or troubleshooting material-related issues, you'll be part of a team that directly impacts product performance, reliability, and innovation.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.