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Prysmian · 2 months ago

Product Development Principal Engineer

Lexington, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Prysmian Group is seeking a seasoned engineer to lead product development initiatives for fiber cables and digital solutions. This role combines technical expertise, strategic thinking, and customer engagement to deliver cutting-edge products that shape the future of connectivity.

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Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic plans for new product introductions in fiber and digital solutions

Monitor market trends and customer needs to identify innovative opportunities

Lead feasibility trials, prototyping, and scale-up for industrialization

Introduce new materials and technologies to enable next-generation products

Prepare patent disclosures and ensure compliance with industry standards

Organize technical meetings with customers to foster long-term partnerships

Benchmark competitor products and drive continuous improvement

Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Production teams to refine concepts

Provide application engineering support for optical fiber cable solutions

Qualification

Fiber expertiseProduct developmentR&D experienceDesign thinkingProject managementCustomer engagementRoot cause analysisCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical, Materials, or Applied Physics)

10+ years in R&D, product development, or innovation roles

Expertise in fiber and optical fiber cables

Strong customer-facing and communication skills

Ability to travel up to 30%

Preferred

Master's degree in a technical field

Experience with UV-curable materials and curing processes

Proficiency in design thinking, agile, and lean innovation

Strong project management and root cause analysis skills

Company

Prysmian

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Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation.

Founded in 1905

Milan, Lombardia, ITA

10001+ employees

https://www.prysmian.com

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$3.31B

Key Investors

European Investment BankCassa Depositi e Prestiti

2025-05-14Post Ipo Debt· $1.12B

2024-11-21Post Ipo Debt· $1.57B

2024-07-24Post Ipo Debt· $487.71M

Leadership Team

Alejandro Quiroz

CEO Latin America

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