Product Development Engineer

Prysmian • Willimantic, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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).

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.

What This Job Offers

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