R&D Process Engineer - Optical Fiber Manufacturing (M/F)

Join the international teams of Prysmian's R&D Optical Fiber Business Unit. Participate in the Draw process development of new products in the optical fiber plant, located in Douvrin (France).

Description:

As an R&D Draw Process Engineer, you will report to the site's R&D Draw & Measurement Manager and play a crucial role in Draw process development of new products. You will be responsible of draw process definition and optimization for new generation of optical fibers in particular multicore fibers, polarization maintaining fibers and 80µm fibers.

Job:

Your responsibilities will include:

• Project Management: Define, plan, execute, analyze, and qualify R&D projects linked with new products. Prepare detailed test reports and facilitate the transfer of knowledge to our plants.
• Experimentation: Initiate and monitor experiments and conversion actions to drive innovation.
• Collaboration: Maintain constant communication with Product, Process Control, Engineering and Maintenance departments to ensure seamless project integration.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process modifications to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Problem solving: Address and resolve occasional issues in collaboration with Engineering and modelisation teams.
• Training: Organize and conduct training sessions to ensure skill transfer and knowledge sharing.

Safety First:

In our industrial environment, safety is paramount. You will:

• Apply and enforce health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Promote the prevention of occupational risks and control of pollution and nuisances.
• Adhere to and advocate for best practices in safety and continuous improvement.

Profile:

• A bac+5 / general engineering degree (e.g., École des Mines, INSA, etc.).
• Successful first experience in an industrial setting.
• Strong team spirit, recognized for your methodology, rigor, agility, and versatility.
• Proficiency in professional English and Microsoft Office.
• Management and communication skills.
• Rigor, methodology, flexibility, reliability, versatility.

At Prysmian, innovation, teamplay, passion and belonging are part of our DNA. We offer:

• Growth Opportunities: Access to resources that promote individual responsibility, employee development, and a culture of feedback.
• Inclusive Environment: A strong commitment to inclusion and gender equality, with everyone playing a role in advancing this important social cause.
• Supportive Culture: Employee surveys, international programs, and an internal academy dedicated to your development.

If you’re eager to contribute to an international company in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply!

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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