Electrical Engineer (Testing)

Prysmian • Highland Heights, KY

3d

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 Senior Electrical Engineer to join a small, highly collaborative engineering team working on copper Ethernet cabling systems and hybrid fiber/copper solutions. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys a hands on, broad technical scope and thrives in a dynamic, fast moving development environment. The successful candidate will contribute across the full product lifecycle—from concept and analysis through testing, documentation, and field support—acting as a technical generalist with depth in electrical engineering fundamentals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required
• 3-5+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Strong foundation in: Circuit analysis, Electromagnetics and signal integrity, AC/DC power fundamentals, RF principles
• Ability to work effectively in a small team, multi-disciplinary environment
• Willingness to be hands on in both lab and office settings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience preferred
• Exposure to structured cabling systems, Ethernet PHYs, or high speed copper links
• Familiarity with: Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs), Time domain reflectometry (TDR), Power electronics or fault managed power concepts
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, or similar tools for data analysis
• Awareness of TIA, IEEE 802, UL, NEC, or IEC standards
• Curious and adaptable a technical generalist comfortable wearing multiple hats
• Comfortable moving between analysis, testing, documentation, and troubleshooting
• Motivated by real world engineering problems rather than narrow specialization
• Interested in working close to the hardware and understanding how systems behave end to end

Responsibilities

• Support the design, analysis, and validation of copper Ethernet cabling systems, including twisted pair performance characteristics (impedance, insertion loss, crosstalk, return loss, etc.)
• Contribute to the development and evaluation of hybrid fiber power (HFP/FMPS) and powered communications systems, including power delivery, protection, and integration considerations
• Assist with electrical modeling, simulation, and lab measurement of cables, connectors, and system level performance
• Participate in failure analysis and root cause investigations related to electrical and signal integrity issues
• Conduct and document laboratory testing (electrical, thermal, environmental, and EMC related tests)
• Use network analyzers, oscilloscopes, power supplies, data loggers, and related instrumentation
• Support development and execution of test plans aligned with industry standards (TIA, IEEE, IEC, UL, NEC, and others as applicable)
• Work closely with mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and compliance teams
• Support interaction with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and field personnel
• Assist with preparation of technical documentation, drawings, reports, and internal design reviews
• Stay current with evolving Ethernet, cabling, and power delivery technologies
• Support Product Development related activities and product qualification efforts
• Support standards development through participation and contribution
• Support the industry through peer reviewed publication
• Provide technical assistance during prototyping, pilot builds, and early deployments

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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