R&D Materials Senior Engineer

R&D Materials Senior Engineer

Taunton, Massachusetts

Position Summary

This position is responsible for executing compound development projects as part of the Technology R&D Materials organization. The position is located in Taunton, Massachusetts.

Nature & Scope

Reporting to the Specialty Compound Manager, the R&D Materials Senior Engineer leads compound development projects and is accountable for communicating and delivering results to the broader Technology team. The role applies a systematic and designed experimental approach to develop new polymeric compounds and evaluate changes in material performance prior to commercial scale‑up in our manufacturing plants.

Specific Job Duties

• Leads or supports cross‑functional project teams in production‑scale compounding and prototype processing trials within the applicable Prysmian manufacturing facility associated with compound development projects.
• Works with a wide range of rubber (CSPE, CPE, Neoprene) and plastics systems to drive cost reduction and enhanced performance from bench scale to commercialization.
• Develops material specification and quality test programs to ensure robust compound performance.
• Investigates and applies new polymer and additive technologies from a variety of suppliers.
• Leverages polymers and materials experience to identify and execute projects which improve compound/cable sustainability and carbon footprint.
• Works to tight deadlines while contributing to longer‑term R&D projects.
• Coordinates laboratory experiments through Technical Service Requests.
• Supervises daily activities of the R&D Materials laboratory technician to complete project tasks.
• Creates and modifies compound specifications (including relevant raw material codes) to support the production of new or existing compounds.
• Prepares informative and accurate technical reports.
• Updates and maintains records/database on compound changes or modifications.

Key Characteristics

• Ability to work as an individual or within a team.
• Sound technical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple work assignments.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels of the organization.
• Motivated, self‑starter.

Education

Qualified candidates will possess a minimum of a B.S. degree in Chemical or Polymer Engineering, Chemistry, or related discipline. Advanced degree preferred.

Experience

• Hands‑on experience with polymer compound development and processing.
• Experience with specialty rubber (CSPE, CPE, Neoprene) and plastic formulations, as well as different flame retardant technologies.
• Good understanding of structure–property relationships of polymer blends.
• Proven track record of delivering projects and communicating results.
• Previous experience with polymer compound development in the wire & cable industry preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio‑economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed…