Product Development Principal Engineer

Product Development Principal Engineer – Digital Solutions

Location: Lexington, SC | Travel: 20–30%

Drive innovation in fiber and digital solutions.
Prysmian Group is seeking a seasoned engineer to lead product development initiatives for fiber cables and digital solutions. This role combines technical expertise, strategic thinking, and customer engagement to deliver cutting-edge products that shape the future of connectivity.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and execute strategic plans for new product introductions in fiber and digital solutions.
• Monitor market trends and customer needs to identify innovative opportunities.
• Lead feasibility trials, prototyping, and scale-up for industrialization.
• Introduce new materials and technologies to enable next-generation products.
• Prepare patent disclosures and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Organize technical meetings with customers to foster long-term partnerships.
• Benchmark competitor products and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Production teams to refine concepts.
• Provide application engineering support for optical fiber cable solutions.

What We’re Looking For:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Materials, or Applied Physics).
• 10+ years in R&D, product development, or innovation roles.
• Expertise in fiber and optical fiber cables.
• Strong customer-facing and communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in a technical field.
• Experience with UV-curable materials and curing processes.
• Proficiency in design thinking, agile, and lean innovation.
• Strong project management and root cause analysis skills.

Why Join Us?
At Prysmian Group, we foster innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. This is your opportunity to influence industry standards and deliver solutions that power the digital future.

Apply now and be part of a global leader in energy and telecom solutions!

Prysmian is the world leader in wire and cable manufacturing. From the depths of the ocean to the pinnacles of the world’s tallest buildings, we drive new forms of energy and information to each and every corner of the earth. We offer the widest range of services and know-how in the industry. Each year, Prysmian manufactures thousands of miles of underground and underwater cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium and low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity systems for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunications sector. With over 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.