Fiber R&D Director

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.

You will drive innovation in fiber technology, influence the global roadmap, and define performance and sustainability standards for our products. Ultimately, you will play a key role in R&D governance, guiding investments and leading multidisciplinary teams to accelerate transformation across the industry.

You will lead the know-how transfer into Claremont factory and support the local plant strategic evolution to meet the DS market demands.

• Define and implement the Fiber R&D strategy for Claremont Plant
• Shape the long-term vision for innovative and sustainable materials increasingsustainable sources and reduce dependency in terms of solutions and suppliers
• Partner with Cable R&D to improve know-how sharing and to align on the respectivestrategic agenda
• Together with Manufacturing and the related supporting functions design newmachines and equipment to evolve and innovate our production capabilities
• Structure the team and processes to enhance efficiency and collaboration.
• Establish a clear roadmap for fiber developments, integrating market and regulatory requirements.
• Initiate strategic partnerships with academic and industrial stakeholders.
• Implement performance indicators to measure innovation impact.
• Develop and optimize processes in order to improve output and efficiencies KPIs(Yields) while reducing the overall Fiber cost
• Partnering with Process control team in order to stabilize newly developed processes toavoid drifting of operational efficiency
• Conduct experimental trials and analyze results to improve deposition efficiency andfiber quality
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards during process development.
• Document findings and contribute to technical reports and publications.
• Support technology transfer from R&D to industrial scale-up, including pilot lineactivities.
• Represent the company in strategic partnerships and industry consortiums.

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or arelated field.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in R&D roles within fiber optics or advancedmaterials.
• 5+ years of previous managerial or leadership experience in a technical environment.
• Experience with PCVD or similar deposition technologies is highly desirable.

• Strong knowledge of fiber manufacturing processes and material properties.
• Proficiency in experimental design, data analysis, and process optimization.
• Familiarity with safety and environmental compliance standards.

• Excellent leadership and team management capabilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across multicultural teams.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to drive innovation and change.

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of…