Extrusion Process Engineer

Nexans • English • Plastics & Polymers • Doctoral Degree (PhD) • 1 day ago
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≈ $40k – $71k per year (Estimated)
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In office (Lyon)

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 7, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 6, 2026.

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Nexans

Nexans is a French cable and electrification group headquartered in Courbevoie in the Paris La Defense business district, producing high-voltage subsea and land power cables, medium and low-voltage cables, building and installation wires, telecom and data cables and power accessories. Created in 2000 from the cable business of Alcatel and listed on Euronext Paris, it employs about 25,000 people in 38 countries, and this record is its Finnish site, which markets power, installation and fibre products to Finnish customers. Group openings include cable machine operators, HV test technicians, land installation engineers, plant and financial controllers, sales managers and HR staff.
nexans.fi • HQ: Courbevoie, France • 5000+ employees • Est. 2000
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Lyon, France | Permanent Contract (CDI)

WELCOME TO THE TEAM

Would you like to use your expertise in process engineering, materials science, or numerical simulation to solve real-world industrial challenges?

Join Nexans and become part of a team of experts dedicated to improving cable manufacturing processes. As part of our growth, we are creating a new Extrusion Process Engineer position to support our manufacturing sites in optimizing their industrial performance.

You will work in an international, collaborative, and innovative environment at the crossroads of R&D, manufacturing, simulation, and industrial testing.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As an Extrusion Process Engineer, you will be recognized as a technical expert in cable manufacturing processes and will contribute directly to the performance of our industrial sites worldwide.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze production data and provide process optimization recommendations.
  • Perform numerical simulations of extrusion line components.
  • Support manufacturing sites in solving complex industrial challenges, including:
    • Increasing line speed
    • Reducing quality defects
    • Solving ovality issues
    • Reducing material self-heating
    • Driving continuous improvement initiatives
  • Participate in industrial trials to validate proposed technical solutions.
  • Develop innovative process solutions using rheology, modeling, and simulation concepts.
  • Act as the technical interface between manufacturing plants and cross-functional teams.
  • Collaborate closely with R&D, Purchasing, Industrial teams, and suppliers.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, and best practices.
  • Promote knowledge sharing and contribute to the development of team expertise.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Education

Engineering degree in one of the following fields:

  • Materials Engineering
  • Polymer Science / Plastics Engineering
  • Process Engineering
  • Numerical Simulation

A PhD or specialization in Rheology or Materials Science would be considered a strong advantage.

Technical Skills

  • Strong knowledge of polymer materials and rheological behavior.
  • Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Catia, or equivalent tools.
  • Expertise in numerical simulation and finite element analysis.
  • Strong data analysis capabilities.
  • Interest in correlating simulation results with real industrial performance.
  • Professional level of English for international collaboration.

Personal Attributes

You are recognized for your:

  • Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills
  • Technical curiosity
  • Autonomy and accountability
  • Team spirit and collaborative approach
  • Ability to synthesize and communicate complex information
  • Interest in innovation, digitalization, and AI-driven productivity improvements

Experience in extrusion, plastics manufacturing, cable production, or similar technologies would be a significant advantage.

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