Product Development Engineer
Prysmian · Willimantic, CT · 2 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
Role Responsibilities
- Design and develop new cable products, components, and materials to meet performance, cost, and regulatory requirements.
- Support full product development cycles, including concept creation, design calculations, prototype builds, qualification plans, and testing.
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to support plant trials, troubleshoot issues, and optimize product/process performance.
- Analyze test data, evaluate product performance, and prepare technical documentation such as specifications, drawings, and qualification reports.
- Partner with product management and commercial teams to identify market needs, evaluate customer requirements, and support new product introductions.
- Participate in cost-reduction initiatives, design-to-cost activities, and continuous improvement projects.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards (UL, CSA, ICEA, IEEE) and support certification activities.
- Work cross-functionally with R&D, quality, operations, and materials engineering to drive product improvements and resolve technical challenges.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Chemical, or related field).
- Hands-on experience in product development, design, testing, or manufacturing engineering.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret technical data.
- Able to collaborate effectively across engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in cable, wire, polymers, or industrial manufacturing.
- Familiarity with industry standards (UL, CSA, ICEA, IEEE) or product certification processes.
- Experience supporting plant trials, process troubleshooting, or design-to-cost initiatives.
- Background in materials, extrusion, compounding, or mechanical performance testing.
- Experience with CAD tools, statistical analysis, or design of experiments (DOE).