Innovative Cable Design & Specification Engineer

Prysmian; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group seeks a technically strong, detail-oriented engineer to join our Specialties, Industrial & Construction design team. You will transform technical requirements into manufacturable cable designs, balancing performance, cost, and compliance, while driving innovation across our portfolio.

Reporting to the Design Engineering Manager, this role sits at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and customer engagement, influencing product capability, plant efficiency, and customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field; foundational engineering knowledge essential for interpreting specs, cable constructions, and feasibility assessments.
• 2–4 years of experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment with exposure to technical problem-solving, process understanding, or product-related decision-making.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills; ability to evaluate specs, determine compliance, and document conclusions clearly.
• Effective communication across all levels; comfortable interacting with operators, engineers, product managers, and leadership to gather information and make informed decisions.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and collaborate to resolve gray-area decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools – Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access; ERP or database experience preferred for managing specs and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Product Design & Execution – transform technical requirements into manufacturable cable designs balancing performance, cost, and compliance.
• Cost & Commercial Support – assist with cost estimation and commercial aspects of design.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – work with manufacturing, engineering, and customer engagement teams.
• Governance & Compliance – ensure designs meet standards and regulatory requirements.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement – drive improvements across product portfolio.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Product design

Analytical skills

Technical writing

ERP/database systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

ERP systems

Database systems

Job description

Prysmian Group seeks a technically strong, detail-oriented engineer to join our Specialties, Industrial & Construction design team. You will transform technical requirements into manufacturable cable designs, balancing performance, cost, and compliance, while driving innovation across our portfolio.

Reporting to the Design Engineering Manager, this role sits at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and customer engagement, influencing product capability, plant efficiency, and customer