Product Development Engineer

Product Development Engineer – Multiple U.S. Locations

Team Overview

Prysmian Group is the world leader in energy and telecom cable systems, with 30,000 employees across 50+ countries. Our Product Development teams are at the center of innovation—designing, improving, and qualifying the cable technologies that power energy grids, telecommunications networks, infrastructure, and industrial applications.

We are hiring Product Development Engineers across multiple U.S. locations. These roles are ideal for engineers who enjoy blending hands‑on technical work with cross‑functional collaboration. You’ll partner with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams to design new products, improve existing ones, support plant trials, and ensure our solutions meet performance, cost, and market requirements.

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, etc.) 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.

• Ability 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).

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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.

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Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation . By leveraging its wide geographical footprint and extensive product range, its track record of technological leadership and innovation , and a strong customer base , the company is well-placed to capitalise on its leading positions and win in new, growing markets. Prysmian’s business strategy perfectly matches key market drivers by developing resilient , high-performing , sustainable and innovative cable solutions in the segments of Transmission, Power Grid, Electrification and Digital Solutions . Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, about 30,000 employees, 108 plants and 26 R&D centres in over 50 countries, and sales of over €15 billion in 2023.