Innovation Engineer

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunication sector.

We are 30,000 employees, across 50+ countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.

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Position

Description:



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 the role the Innovation Engineer you will lead or participate in innovative new product development where, among other activities, you will ...

Investigate new or existing technologies which can be applied to develop specific innovative products.

• Engage with customers to understand new product requirements and to 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 adequate technical knowledge by providing utility perspectives and supporting research in areas of expertise for Prysmian Innovation products and meetings.
• Benchmark the best practices between Prysmian and US operators organizations and techniques

Review Patents working with IP Group to guide Innovation as well as creation of Patent Disclosures.

• Manage relationships of research team with other Prysmian Group Units and Prysmian's commercial materials division to set-up research programs;

Define and procure process equipmen
t to manufacture products for feasibility analysis as well as complete product qualification.

Manufacture prototypes.

Make cost estimates.

Create qualification plans and interpret test results.

Create/present design and qualification reviews.

• Provide periodic presentations to assigned Prysmian's group members regarding project status, schedule, and needs as per the Prysmian project management system.

Project Management Leadership

• Provide leadership to develop Prysmian's innovation programs

Serve as subject-matter expert and management advisor for Prysmian Innovation Group to communicate project milestones and provide strategic guidance to steer executive decisions and investments

• Work closely with other members of R&D team in ITC as well as Operations and Quality groups in relevant plants.
• Monitor the project schedules of deliverables and modify the technical objectives, tasks, and schedule for each team member as needed to meet the project requirements;
• Manage, review, and validate the results of the team's work;
• Manage and analyze the progress of the team's work and monitor any successes and/or difficulties they encounter with partners and opportunities they have identified;
• Monitor and analyze new shifting technical requirements for the project;
• Report project results to Prysmian management and stakeholders;

Contract Negotiation and Management

• Negotiate and manage contracts for partners and subcontractors according to each contractor's competences and prices within the budgeted contract limits;
• Negotiate the content and schedule of deliverables

Write and present papers at Industry forums.

Ensure all product meets requirements as defined by the Plant's Quality Management Systems

Comply with all applicable safety procedures and ISO 14001 EMS guidelines

Education:

Required: Bachelors degree - Materials, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering or Physics

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

Experience

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;
  Product and technology development of aluminum and copper alloys. Hands on experience with alloy formulation, casting, forming, and annealing as well as sample preparation and analysis (elemental and microstructural). Ability to operate metal forming equipment such as saws and lathes. Ability to operate scanning electron microscope.

Skills/Attributes:

• Problem Solving:
  Ability to…