Materials Analysis Engineer

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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.

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Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Technical Services, this position will have an emphasis on material analysis and using your expertise for executing and interpreting complex procedures/problems within a project.  The engineer will be expected to learn current methods, make process/testing improvements, and help draft standard operating procedures (SOP’s) in addition to working with team members or internal customers.

Specific Job Duties

• Maintain a safe laboratory environment by complying with safety rules and procedures.
• Lead projects (establish a testing plan, carry out the measurements, analyze/interpret the data, expand test plan, if needed, and communicate the results and next steps to customers).
• Perform laboratory testing with high data integrity – to identify and correct technical product and customer issues; conduct necessary testing; evaluates/interprets results.  Able to lean in on past experiences to understand the results and next steps.
• Determine any gaps in instrumentation/capabilities and propose plans to remediate those gaps.
• Maintain laboratory equipment – to be able to independently operate all equipment and its routine repair and maintenance as well as the research to replace said equipment.
• Familiarity with a range of polymer characterization instruments (FT-IR, DSC, TGA, DMA, SEM, XRF, microscopes, etc.).
• Familiarity with product and raw material test methods to determine the best course of action. Develop new methods as needed to understand/solve the problem.
• Access and knowledge of all raw material and process specifications and product specifications and requirements.
• Develop and maintain contacts with instrument vendors and keep up to date on new technologies. 
• Work to tight deadlines as well as contributing to longer term R&D projects.
• Prepare informative and accurate technical reports in a timely manner.
• Update and maintain records/database on compound changes or modifications.

Key Characteristics

• Ability to work as an individual or within a team
• Sound technical skills and attention to detail
• Adaptive critical thinking and problem solving
• Ability to handle multiple work assignments
• Excellent communication skills at all levels of the organization
• Motivated, self-starter

Education

• Qualified candidates will possess a minimum of a B.S. degree in Chemistry, Material or Polymer Science, Polymer/Material Engineering with an emphasis in analytical characterization. 
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Industrial experience (in relevant field) is necessary.

Experience

Qualified candidates for the Technical Services Engineer position should possess at least 3 years of experience with demonstrated expertise as follows:

• Well-developed understanding of small molecule, polymer, and materials characterization
• Strong background and hands-on experience in polymer/chemical characterization techniques, such as FT-IR, GC-MS, DSC, TGA, SEM, XRF, and DMA.
• Knowledge of polymer bulk physical properties, mechanics, and/or polymer processing a plus
• Proven track record of delivering projects and communicating results
• Previous experience with Polymer Compound/Material Analysis in the wire & cable industry preferred

Prysmian, 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 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.

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

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