R&D Engineer APVD Specialist (M/F)

Prysmian Group; Douvrin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Inclusive environment

Supportive culture

Job summary

Prysmian Group in Douvrin, France, is seeking an experienced engineer to drive APVD process development for optical fiber preforms, to qualify and scale-up manufacturing processes, and to transfer know-how across R&D and production teams.

You will join a multidisciplinary, international team, perform experiments, analyze results, conduct DoE studies and implement robust improvements, with a strong emphasis on safety and industrial performance.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or higher with 3+ years in industrial R&D or process development.
• Knowledge of optical fiber manufacturing, glass processing, and deposition technologies.
• Experience with DoE, process qualification and industrial qualification methodologies.
• Fluent English; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize and industrialize manufacturing processes for Advanced Plasma Vapor Deposition.
• Participate in process qualification and validation activities with cross-functional teams.
• Be part of a multidisciplinary team to guide future improvement projects.
• Conduct experiments, analyze results, and implement recommendations.
• As part of support to production teams, investigate process deviations and perform root-cause analysis.

Skills

Optical fiber manufacturing

Process development

DoE

Python

Education

Engineering degree

MSc/PhD in relevant field

Tools

Python

SQL

Statistical software

Job description

Join the international teams of Prysmian's R&D Optical Fiber Business Unit. Elaborate, develop, industrialize and transfer optical fibers manufacturing processes at the Douvrin plant in France.

Reporting to Fiber R&D Management, you will drive APVD process development, qualification and scale-up for optical fiber preform manufacturing processes.

In a multicultural and multisite context, you will:

• Develop, optimize and industrialize manufacturing processes for Advanced Plasma Vapor Deposition and associated processes.
• Participate in process qualification and validation activities in collaboration with Product R&D, Quality, Process Control and Manufacturing teams.
• Be part of a multidisciplinary team of expertise to guide future improvement projects.
• Conduct experiments, analyze, draw conclusions, and implement recommendations.
• As part of the support to production teams, investigate process deviations, perform root-cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Actively participate in process transfers to production teams.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield improvement, cost reduction, process robustness and operational excellence.
• Contribute to innovation activities through patents, publications, technical benchmarking and technology watch.
• Develop technical expertise and actively share knowledge within the organization.

Safety First: In our industrial environment, safety is paramount.

• 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 will regularly be required.

Engineering degree from a leading engineering school, or MSc/University degree in materials science, optics, photonics, physics, chemistry or process engineering; PhD is a plus.

At least 3-years experience in industrial R&D, process development, manufacturing engineering or technology development.

Knowledge of optical fiber manufacturing, glass processing, deposition technologies, plasma processes is an advantage.

Direct management experience is a plus.

Good understanding of fiber design and manufacturing constraints is a plus.

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.

Strong experimental mindset, data analysis capabilities and ability to use statistical tools to drive process decisions.

Fluent English; French is a plus.

Project management, communication skills and ability to work with R&D, production, maintenance, quality and engineering teams.

Autonomy, rigor, methodology, autonomy, curiosity, flexibility, reliability and strong commitment to safety and industrial performance.

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.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.

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Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation. By leveraging its wide geographical footprint and extensive product range, its track record of technological leadership and innovation, and a strong customer base, the company is well-placed to capitalise on its leading positions and win in new, growing markets.

Prysmian’s business strategy perfectly matches key market drivers by developing resilient, high-performing, sustainable and innovative cable solutions in the segments of Transmission, Power Grid, Electrification and Digital Solutions.

Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, about 30,000 employees, 108 plants and 26 R&D centres in over 50 countries, and sales of over €15 billion in 2023.