Cable Design Engineer

Who we are

Prysmian Group is the largest global cable manufacturer, with over 100 years of experience and knowledge of making cables. With a strong focus on our three core values, Drive, Trust & Simplicity, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply.

We work to be the sustainable link to the future. For more than 140 years, our company has been leading the industry of high-technology cables & systems for energy and telecommunications. Spanning 50 countries (in North America, Europe, MEAT, LATAM, APAC), 104 plants, 25 research and development centres, and with about 30,000 employees, we’ve a strategic footprint that allows us to service emerging markets and communities across the globe with ease. Our business model is diversified by portfolio and geographical area. Today we drive the energy transition and worldwide digitalization.

What you’ll be doing

As a Cable Design Engineer at Prysmian Group you will contribute to the fulfilment of Prysmian’s Research and Development responsibilities by actively collaborating other relevant departments to design, develop and introduce new products that meet customer’s expectations and according to local and international standards. The role is key to contribute to the introduction of commercially viable new products, materials and technologies in Liverpool Energy Plant.

In addition to the above, the Cable Design Engineer will provide technical support to other teams in the organisation (local and overseas) and effectively collaborate to meet the company’s objectives.

Key Responsibilities

·         Assessment of market requests ranging from single item through to major tender

·         Support R&D activities with R&D manager and Laboratory.        

·         Communicate with Commercial, Logistics and Manufacturing to offer in relation to design, manufacture and delivery of fit for purpose cable

·         Maintain assigned outputs in line with agreed Company and departmental KPI's

·         Support Commercial with technical responses in line with agreed service provision limits

·         Maintain a working knowledge of Australian / New Zealand standards sufficient to support market inquiries

·         Fluently use the Cable Design system to design the power cable and transfer the correct information to SAP1C when required.

·         Participate in all nominated teams and actively support such teams at agreed levels

·         Understand HS&E policies and obligations then provide HS&E leadership within Prysmian.     

·         Understand key Quality requirements pertaining to cable

Who you are

·         You are a team player with the capability to lead in a fast paced environment. You have strong ability to use laboratory equipment (i.e. tensile test device, etc) and excellent interpretation of the testing results.

·         You may have good knowledge of polymer processing (i.e extrusion) and good statistical knowledge.

·         You have a strong ability to work independently and can collaborate between interdisciplinary teams.

·         You have excellent computer skills and good knowledge of AutoCAD (or similar package) to design tooling/read drawings. 

·         You will have at least 2 years in a similar role (i.e. Process Engineer, Product Development Engineer)

·         You have Tertiary qualifications in Engineering – Mechatronics, Chemical, Materials, Mechanical or Electronics (Telecommunications desirable).

The benefits of working with us

Working with Prysmian Group means joining a Global family (and one with some great perks):

·         Globally supported Sustainability and Diversity Programs (because we care about our people and the environments we operate in)

·         A Prysmian Rewards Program (designed to save you money on the day to day) exclusive to our Team

·         An inclusive Employee Share benefits scheme

·         A competitive Rem Package comprising of Base + Incentive Component

·         A dedicated Global Mentoring Program

·         Annual Performance and Potential practices ensuring discretionary effort doesn't go unnoticed, and

·         A culture that fosters inclusiveness, team work and joint success

·         Free parking on all sites (Liverpool, Dee Why)

·         Flexible work practices

Prysmian Group, 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 Group 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 Group 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 Group 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.

Visit our DE&I page to learn more about Prysmian Group’s commitments.

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