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Prysmian Cables & Systems

World's largest maker of electrical cables

Fiber R&D Measurement Engineer

Electrical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDouvrin, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A master's degree or Engineer Diploma is required; a PhD is a plus.
  • Have a first successful experience in an industrial environment.
  • Have experience in computer science programming, including COMSOL or MATLAB.
  • Have technical knowledge in cross-disciplinary science based on graduate research and prior work history, including publications and research topics.
  • Have knowledge of statistics and SQL databases.
  • Be fluent in English.
  • Have management and communication skills.
  • Demonstrate rigor, methodology, flexibility, reliability, and versatility.

Responsibilities

  • Develop new measurement techniques, particularly for multi-core and PANDA fibers, and support the development of next-generation optical fibers and manufacturing processes.
  • Define, develop, and qualify new measurement strategies for new products.
  • Develop new analytical tools or use existing tools to support measurement development.
  • Model fiber propagation characteristics and their impact on performance for specific applications.
  • Collaborate with modeling and process experts.
  • Define new items to incorporate into the optical fiber development roadmap.
  • Provide technical support to Process Control and Operations teams to resolve specific problems, and to Sales and Quality teams in customer discussions and standardization-related issues.
  • Propose publications in scientific journals or conferences.
  • Participate in technology-watch activities, including publications, patents, and products.
  • Apply and promote compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and standards.
  • Contribute to preventing occupational risks and controlling environmental impacts.
  • Promote a strong safety culture by following and promoting best practices in safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Desired Qualifications

  • A PhD is a plus.

About the Company

Prysmian Cables & Systems

World's largest maker of electrical cables

Prysmian Cables & Systems is the world’s largest cable manufacturer by revenue, producing a wide range of electrical and communications cables and systems. Its products include high- and medium-voltage power cables, telecom cables, and fiber-optic solutions. These cables are built from conductors (like copper or aluminum), insulation, shields, and protective jackets, and are installed in infrastructure for power transmission, distribution, and data networks. Prysmian’s fiber and cable offerings enable reliable data transfer and energy delivery across buildings, cities, and grids. The company differentiates itself through its global scale, a history of strategic acquisitions (notably Draka in 2011 and General Cable in 2017) that expanded its footprint and product breadth, and a strong focus on cash flow to fund growth. Its goal is to maintain leadership in the cable industry by providing comprehensive, integrated cabling solutions for energy and communications infrastructure worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Milan, Italy
Founded
1872

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