R&D Rubber Materials Chemist/Engineer

Prysmian; Lincoln (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian is seeking a change management champion to drive product development in Lincoln, RI. You’ll engage with business and customers, conducting research and working on new product introduction. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering and has over 3 years' experience in product development or design engineering. The role emphasizes innovation, problem-solving, and collaboration across teams to deliver cost-effective solutions. Join us to help shape the future of our products.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in Material/Product Development Engineering or Design Engineering.
• Passion for cost-effective product support.
• Experience with laboratory, pilot, and production trials.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research for new products and improve existing ones.
• Plan and design research projects using scientific methods.
• Develop and maintain technical expertise in research.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Research and development

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or related fields

Job description

We are seeking a people‑oriented change management champion to support our business. In this role you will report directly to the Lab Product Development Manager and will be integral to the continued success and future growth of our products, interacting with business and customers to understand and solve their unique requirements. You will be responsible for start‑to‑finish product development, requirement gathering, product improvement, and support new product introduction into segments of the business.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental or applied research to improve or generate new products, components, materials, or applications.
• Plan, design, and conduct research projects following established scientific methods, principles, and theories to solve problems, improve or generate new products, components, equipment, and processes.
• Develop/formulate new polymer/rubber compounds and/or modify existing materials to improve product functionality.
• Devising research methods; setting up laboratory test equipment; building models and prototypes; calculating and analyzing test results and preparing detailed reports with recommendations and conclusions.
• Estimate the costs, resources, and time required and monitor performance to ensure targets are met.
• Prepare calculations, specifications, and other technical documentation so that prototype designs can be manufactured and assembled.
• Develop and maintain technical expertise on advances and innovations in research and science.

Qualifications – Required

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Polymeric Materials, Chemistry, Plastics Technology or Engineering.
• At least 3 years of Material/Product Development Engineering or a combination with Design Engineering.
• Passion for supporting products that are cost‑effective and conducive to business success.
• Experience working in cross‑functional teams.

Preferred

• Hands‑on ability to support laboratory, pilot, and production trials.
• 3–7 years of Material/Product Development Engineering or a combination with Design Engineering.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Works out of a normal office environment with standard office equipment.
• Requires sitting, bending, kneeling, squatting, using keyboard, reading, writing, and speaking fluently.
• Regularly lift and carry objects of 10–25 pounds as needed.
• Occasionally lift and carry objects of 25–30 pounds as needed.
• Work productively and cooperatively in a high‑volume, fast‑paced, highly pressured environment and respond efficiently and courteously to unanticipated problems and crisis.
• Not typically exposed to adverse environmental conditions, except excessive eye strain and possible lifting injuries.
• Exposure to typical travel environment and surroundings when travel is necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DEI policies are respected during the recruiting process, and for mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence selection. 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.