Application Engineer - Wire and Harness

Prysmian

Newport (KY)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Prysmian, a global leader in energy and telecom cables, seeks a Senior Application Engineer in the Newport, KY area. This role blends application engineering, product development, and customer interface to advance wire and harness solutions.

You will translate drawings into new products, maintain BOMs, and coordinate with Sales, Manufacturing, and Support teams while driving ECN processes and portfolio improvements.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation. (SolidWorks preferred).
Experience supporting manufacturing operations, wire & cable products, or harness assemblies.
Knowledge of engineering change management processes and BOM creation/maintenance.
Experience with ERP, PLM, or PDM systems.
Experience working with customers to resolve technical issues.
Spanish language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Review customer drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to develop new products meeting requirements.
Create and maintain complete Bills of Material (BOMs) for quotations and releases.
Collaborate with Sales, Product Management, Manufacturing, and Customer Service to provide technical support.
Support ECN processes: review, document, and implement changes.
Serve as a technical liaison between customers and internal manufacturing.
Maintain and improve existing product portfolios through updates and support.
Participate in Design-to-Cost initiatives to improve competitiveness while preserving quality.
Contribute to simplification, sustainability, and continuous improvement across the portfolio.
Analyze requirements and align customer needs with Prysmian capabilities, supporting product launches.

Skills

Engineering drawings interpretation

Customer interface

SolidWorks

ERP/PLM/PDM

Spanish (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP

PLM

PDM

Job description

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.

The Senior Application Engineer

is an intersection of Application Engineering, Product Development and Customer Interface in the wire and harness industry.

Responsibilities

Review customer drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to develop new products and solutions that meet customer requirements.
Create and maintain complete Bills of Material (BOMs) for customer quotation packages and production releases.
Collaborate closely with Sales, Product Management, Manufacturing, and Customer Service teams to provide technical support and product expertise.
Support engineering change management processes, including reviewing, documenting, and implementing Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
Serve as a technical liaison between customers and internal manufacturing.
Assist in maintaining and improving existing product portfolios through product updates, enhancements, and technical support activities.
Participate in Design-to-Cost initiatives focused on improving competitiveness while maintaining product performance and quality.
Contribute to simplification, sustainability, and continuous improvement initiatives across the product portfolio.
Analyze technical requirements and provide recommendations that align customer needs with Prysmian capabilities.
Support product launches by coordinating engineering documentation, product setup, and manufacturing implementation activities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation. (Solidworks preferred).
Experience supporting manufacturing operations, wire and cable products, harness assemblies, or other engineered products.
Knowledge of engineering change management processes and BOM creation/maintenance.
Experience with ERP, PLM, or product data management systems.
Experience working directly with customers to resolve technical issues and support product applications.
Bilingual is preferred (Spanish).

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.

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