Senior Application Engineer

Prysmian • Highland Heights, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.
We are seeking a highly motivated Application/Specification Engineer to join our Industrial Specialties Wire & Harness (ISWH) team in Highland Heights, Kentucky. This position plays a critical role in supporting our Specialties Business by transforming customer specifications and product requirements into manufacturable solutions that drive customer success and business growth.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about working in a fast-paced environment where engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams come together to deliver innovative products and solutions. This role offers the opportunity to contribute across the entire product lifecycle, from initial quote support and design interpretation through product launch and ongoing portfolio management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple functions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting manufacturing operations, wire and cable products, harness assemblies, or other engineered products.
• Knowledge of engineering change management processes and BOM creation/maintenance.
• Experience with ERP, PLM, or product data management systems.
• Understanding of product development and commercialization processes.
• Experience working directly with customers to resolve technical issues and support product applications.

Responsibilities

• Review customer drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to develop new products and solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Create and maintain complete Bills of Material (BOMs) for customer quotation packages and production releases.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Product Management, Manufacturing, and Customer Service teams to provide technical support and product expertise.
• Support engineering change management processes, including reviewing, documenting, and implementing Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
• Serve as a technical liaison between customers and internal manufacturing operations to ensure successful product implementation and execution.
• Assist in maintaining and improving existing product portfolios through product updates, enhancements, and technical support activities.
• Participate in Design-to-Cost initiatives focused on improving competitiveness while maintaining product performance and quality.
• Support New Product Development and Sales Vitality programs to drive business growth and customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to simplification, sustainability, and continuous improvement initiatives across the ISWH product portfolio.
• Analyze technical requirements and provide recommendations that align customer needs with Prysmian capabilities.
• Support product launches by coordinating engineering documentation, product setup, and manufacturing implementation activities.

Benefits

• The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities.
• 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 physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior