R&D Engineer Materials

We are seeking a Materials Engineer with expertise in materials characterization and product development.

The successful candidate will support the characterization, development, and optimization of cable and accessories technologies.

In this role, you will:

• Perform advanced polymer morphological characterization to identify dispersion and distribution of polymeric and inorganic phases.
• Correlate polymer structure with chemical‑physical, rheological, and electrical properties of compounds.
• Conduct comparative analyses to support material development, troubleshooting, and product optimization.
• Analyze, interpret, and model complex multi‑technique datasets.
• Generate clear technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for R\&D and engineering teams.
• Actively support development of optimized material formulations and manufacturing processes for cable products.

You are the right fit if you have/are:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Polymer Science or Materials Science
• Proven experience in polymer materials characterization and microscopy, between 3/5 years of experience overall
• Experience with extrusion or injection molding processes is a nice to have
• Solid understanding of polymer physics, chemistry, and structure–property relationships
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Decision making attitude, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong teamwork skills, results oriented and ambitious mindset

What we offer

• Type of contract: Permanent
• Location: Milan, Hybrid
• Applicable Collective Agreement: CCNL Gomma, Plastica, Cavi elettrici e affini.
• Job Level/Category: (Impiegato) in line with the applicable collective agreement.
• Gross annual salary no less than: € 38.000,00
• The position is eligible for an individual or collective variable incentive based on the achievement of predetermined performance objectives.

Benefit:

• Health insurance
• Meal vouchers
• Transport/Parking facilitation
• Remote work flexibility

Our selection process:

Application, 2) HR interview, 3) Hiring Manager interviews and 4) Online assessment (30min) if applicable.

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.

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