Research & Development; R&D Engineer – Advanced Materials Technology

Position

Compound/Materials/Rubber Development Professional

Lincoln, Rhode Island or Willimantic, Connecticut

Prysmian Group is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Spanning 50 countries, 112 plants, 25 research and development centers, and employing over 30,000 associates, we service emerging markets and communities across the globe.

• Conduct fundamental or applied research to improve or generate new products, components, materials, or applications.
• Plan, design, and conduct research projects following established scientific methods, principles, and theories to solve problems and develop new products, components, equipment, and processes.
• Develop and formulate new polymer/rubber compounds and/or modify existing materials to improve product functionality.
• Deviate research methods; set up laboratory test equipment; build models and prototypes; calculate and analyze test results; prepare detailed reports with recommendations and conclusions.
• Estimate the costs, resources, and time required for research projects and monitor performance to ensure targets are met.
• Prepare calculations, specifications, and other technical documentation for prototype designs to be manufactured and assembled.
• Develop and maintain technical expertise on advances and innovations in research and science.

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Polymeric Materials, Chemistry, Plastics Technology, or Engineering.
• At least 3 years of Material/Product Development Engineering or a combination with Design Engineering.
• Passion for supporting cost‑effective products conducive to business success.
• Experience working in cross‑functional teams.

Preferred:

• Hands‑on experience and ability to support laboratory, pilot, and production trials.
• 3–7 years of Material/Product Development Engineering or a combination with Design Engineering.

• Works in a normal office environment with standard office equipment.
• Requires sitting, bending, kneeling, squatting, keyboard use, reading, writing, and speaking fluently.
• Regularly lifts and carries objects of 10–25 pounds as needed.
• Occasionally lifts and carries objects of 25–30 pounds as needed.
• Works productively and cooperatively in a high‑volume, fast‑paced, highly pressured environment and responds efficiently and courteously to unanticipated problems and crises.
• No typical adverse environmental conditions; possible eye strain and lifting injuries.
• When travel is necessary, exposed to typical travel environment and surroundings.

Prysmian Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service and veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.