R&D Electrical Research Lab Engineer

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate laboratory team activities, ensuring efficient workflow, clear task delegation, conducting training sessions, and fostering a collaborative working environment.
• Plan and supervise electrical tests that support the development of new products and improvements in material properties, with a strong focus on industrial application.
• Analyze test results and prepare reports for stakeholders.
• Work with universities and internal or external stakeholders to keep laboratory activities aligned with state‑of‑the‑art practices and business needs.
• Ensure compliance with technical requirements, quality standards, and QHSE regulations.
• Act as a point of contact for internal and external clients and third parties, supporting high‑quality service and strong communication.
• Promote and enforce safety protocols to protect people, equipment, and laboratory operations.
• Key Challenges
• Ensure high scientific/technical level on the activity of the labs and high efficiency of assets.
• Increase lab’s output to face the enormous increase of requested activities.
• Maintain high-quality standards even under intense pressure and extremely tight deadlines.
• Act as a role model for R&D activities by driving the test activities towards industrial application.
• Success Metrics
• Time to market: impact on DTC and new products development.
• Efficiency: occupation of assets and correct choice of tests to be run.
• Customer satisfaction, internal and external.
• Spread technical competence and experience on recently hired colleagues.
• Exciting Aspects of the Role
• Contributing to the development and testing of critical infrastructure, ensuring the reliability and safety of high‑voltage systems, which are essential for modern power grids.
• Continuous learning opportunities and chance to develop specialized skills in high‑voltage technology and laboratory management.
• Working in an international environment with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, fostering cross‑cultural communication and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Good to excellent spoken and written English.
• Master’s degree in Electrical, Energy, Materials or Chemical Engineering, or in Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry.
• At least 10 years of experience in test laboratories, in university and/or industrial environments (a Ph D may be considered equivalent relevant experience).
• In‑depth knowledge of electrical insulating materials; experience planning and supervising electrical tests; familiarity with laboratory assets used for electrical characterization; and strong understanding of technical specifications and QHSE requirements.
• Proactivity, precision, genuine passion for laboratory activities, flexibility, adaptability, strong team‑working skills, and the ability to coordinate a team while staying focused on results.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Decision‑making attitude, critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong teamwork skills, results‑oriented and ambitious mindset.

Benefits

• Permanent Contract.
• Hybrid working model.
• Flexible working hours.
• Ticket Restaurants.
• Health Insurance.
• Company support on public transportation.
• Annual Bonus and Share base plans.
• Collaborative environment.
• Dynamic and Respectful Workplace.

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.

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