VAD/OVD Process R&D Engineer

Prysmian Group; Douvrin; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Growth opportunities

Inclusive environment

Internal academy

Résumé du poste

Prysmian Group is seeking a highly skilled engineer to develop and industrialize vapor deposition processes for optical fibers at the Douvrin plant. You will drive experimental programs, optimize process windows, and qualify manufacturing methods in collaboration with Product R&D and Quality teams.

The role emphasizes strong data analytics, DoE proficiency, and problem solving, with English fluency and opportunities for international collaboration across sites.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or Science; PhD is a plus.
• Experience in industrial R&D, process development, manufacturing engineering or technology development.
• Knowledge of optical fiber manufacturing, particularly VAD, sintering or OVD is an advantage.
• Strong experimental mindset with 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).
• Fluent English is mandatory; French is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary and international teams.
• Autonomous, rigorous, innovative, hands‑on and results‑oriented.

Responsabilités

• Develop, optimize and industrialize manufacturing processes for Vapor Axial Deposition and associated processes.
• Execute experimental programs to improve process capability, product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Establish process specifications, operating windows and qualification criteria based on results.
• Participate in process qualification and validation activities with Product R&D, Quality, Process Control and Manufacturing teams.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield improvement, cost reduction, robustness and operational excellence.
• Investigate process deviations; perform root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Support technology transfer and deployment of new products into manufacturing.
• Contribute to equipment upgrades, tooling development, metrology improvements and investments.
• Collaborate with international R&D teams and production sites to share knowledge.

Connaissances

DoE

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Problem solving

Python

SQL

Statistical software

Fluent English

Communication skills

Formation

Master's degree in Engineering/Science

PhD (plus)

Outils

Python

SQL

Statistical software

Description du poste

Prysmian Group is seeking a highly skilled engineer to develop and industrialize vapor deposition processes for optical fibers at the Douvrin plant. You will drive experimental programs, optimize process windows, and qualify manufacturing methods in collaboration with Product R&D and Quality teams.

The role emphasizes strong data analytics, DoE proficiency, and problem solving, with English fluency and opportunities for international collaboration across sites.