PCVD R&D Engineer – Specialty Fiber Preform Processes

Prysmian; Douvrin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Inclusive environment

Supportive culture

Job summary

Prysmian's Optical Fiber R&D team in Douvrin, France, seeks a candidate to drive PCVD process development and scale-up for specialty fibers. You will lead experiments, qualification, and industrialization, with focus on Multi-Core and Polarization Maintaining fibers.

The role requires strong data analysis skills, DoE experience, and collaboration across global teams. Fluent English is required; travel within Prysmian may be needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or Science; PhD a plus.
• Experience in industrial R&D, process development, or tech development.
• Knowledge of optical fiber manufacturing, deposition, plasma, and glass processing.
• Strong experimental mindset with data analysis and problem solving.
• Experience with DoE, process characterization, and industrial qualification methods.
• Knowledge of programming, data analytics and databases (Python, SQL).
• Fluent English is mandatory; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and industrialize manufacturing processes for specialty fiber preforms and fibers.
• Support development of advanced products: Multi-Core, Polarization Maintaining, reduced-diameter fibers.
• Define and analyze experimental programs to improve process capability and efficiency.
• Establish process specs, operating windows, and qualification criteria.
• Lead process qualification and validation with R&D, Quality, Process Control, and Manufacturing.

Skills

Materials science

Photonics

Optics

Process engineering

Data analysis

DoE

Python

SQL

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Engineering or Science

PhD (preferred)

Tools

Python

SQL

Statistical software

Job description

Join the international teams of Prysmian's Optical Fiber R&D organization and contribute to the development and industrialization of next-generation specialty optical fibers at the Douvrin plant, France.

Description

Reporting to Fiber R&D Management, you will drive PCVD process development, qualification and scale-up for specialty fibers, especially Multi-Core Fiber, PANDA fiber and reduced-diameter fiber. You will drive process development, optimization and industrialization activities across the specialty fiber preform manufacturing chain. You will support innovation projects from laboratory development through industrial implementation, with a strong focus on product performance, process robustness, manufacturing efficiency and cost competitiveness.

In a Multicultural And Multisite Environment, You Will

• Develop, optimize and industrialize manufacturing processes used for specialty fiber preforms and optical fibers.
• Support the development of advanced products including Multi-Core Fibers, Polarization Maintaining Fibers, reduced-diameter fibers and future specialty fiber technologies.
• Define, execute and analyze experimental programs to improve process capability, product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Establish process specifications, operating windows and qualification criteria based on experimental results and statistical analysis.
• Lead process qualification and validation activities in collaboration with Product R&D, Quality, Process Control and Manufacturing teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield improvement, cost reduction, process robustness and operational excellence.
• Investigate process deviations, perform root-cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Support technology transfer and deployment of new products and processes into manufacturing.
• Contribute to equipment upgrades, tooling development, metrology improvements and industrial investment projects.
• Collaborate with international R&D teams and production sites to share knowledge and best practices.
• Contribute to innovation activities through patents, publications, technical benchmarking and technology watch.
• Develop technical expertise and actively share knowledge within the organization.

Safety First

• 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.

Travel within Prysmian's international organization may occasionally be required.

Profile

• Master's degree in Engineering or Science (Materials Science, Physics, Optics, Photonics, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering or similar); PhD is a plus.
• Experience in industrial R&D, process development, manufacturing engineering or technology development.
• Knowledge of optical fiber manufacturing, glass processing, deposition technologies, plasma processes, precision assembly, glass drilling or advanced manufacturing processes is an advantage.
• Strong experimental mindset with demonstrated capabilities in data analysis, statistical methods and problem solving.
• Experience with Design of Experiments (DoE), process characterization and industrial qualification methodologies.
• Knowledge of programming, data analytics and database tools (Python, SQL, statistical software) is appreciated.
• Fluent English is mandatory; French is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary and international teams.
• Autonomous, rigorous, innovative, hands-on and results-oriented.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

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.

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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