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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Senior R&D Materials Engineer
📍 Taunton, MA — Onsite
Team overview
Prysmian Group is the world leader in energy and telecom cable systems, manufacturing thousands of miles of cable every year for power, infrastructure, and communications. Our Technology R&D Materials organization is at the core of how our products perform—designing and optimizing specialty compounds that enable safety, reliability, and innovation in real‑world industrial environments.
We are seeking an R&D Materials Senior Engineer to lead specialty compound development and formulation at our Taunton, MA site. This is a highly hands‑on, formulation‑focused role—not a university or “big lab” environment, but an industrial manufacturing setting where you’ll be the site materials subject‑matter expert. You’ll work with rubber and plastics systems, own formulations, and translate lab work into production‑ready compounds that directly impact our products and customers.
Role responsibilities
Minimum qualifications
Preferred qualifications
The typical base salary range for this role is ($95,000 to $143,000). Actual placement within this range will be determined by factors such as relevant experience, education, skills, and geographic location.
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Prysmian Group is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of cables and systems for the energy and telecommunications sectors.