Senior Application Engineer

Prysmian Group; Willimantic (ME); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group in Willimantic, CT is seeking a Senior Application Engineer to drive development of industrial and building wire products across multiple plants. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and sales, guiding trials, design choices, and qualification activities while managing timelines and costs.

The role emphasizes leadership as an individual contributor, cross‑functional influence, and ability to navigate standards bodies like UL/CSA, with travel up to 15%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in manufacturing, product development, or product design.
• Direct experience in wire and cable industries.
• Demonstrated leadership influencing cross‑functional teams as individual contributor.
• Willingness to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of industrial and building wire products, including low‑voltage tray cable and medium‑voltage cable.
• Coordinate production trials across multiple plants with manufacturing teams.
• Communicate clearly to influence decisions and drive alignment.
• Develop multiple solution paths and recommend the best approach.
• Build strong relationships across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and sales.
• Manage full product development lifecycle from concept to launch and improvement.
• Drive cost‑reduction and design‑to‑cost initiatives through optimization.
• Collaborate with UL, CSA and other standards bodies for compliance and approvals.
• Support sales by delivering technical presentations and identifying opportunities.
• Assist quality teams in resolving customer complaints and implementing improvements.
• Act as a project manager tracking timelines, costs, risks, and trials.
• Support technology centers on product conception, testing, and qualification.

Skills

Industrial cable

Building wire

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Six Sigma

Engineering communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Senior Application Engineer – Willimantic, CT

We are seeking a Senior Application Engineer to join our Industrial & Construction (I&C) team in Willimantic, CT. This role is ideal for a Senior Engineer who thrives in a dynamic, cross‑functional environment and enjoys bringing solutions to the table for complex challenges that directly impact product performance, cost efficiency, and customer satisfaction. In this position, you will lead product development initiatives across multiple manufacturing plants, working closely with engineering, quality, sales, and external standards organizations. You will influence decisions across various groups, ensure alignment, and drive projects from concept through qualification and completion. This individual contributor role requires a proactive leadership mentality to bring forward strategic solutions to challenges, and the ability to see the big picture while driving teams toward the right technical and business outcomes.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead development of industrial and building wire products, including low‑voltage tray cable and medium‑voltage cable.
• Partner with manufacturing teams across multiple plants to coordinate and support production trials, troubleshoot issues, and guide teams toward solutions.
• Communicate clearly to influence decisions and drive alignment across the business.
• Develop multiple solution paths when addressing challenges and recommend the most effective approach.
• Build strong relationships across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and sales to ensure follow‑through and project success.
• Manage the full product development lifecycle: concept, design, trials, qualification, launch, and continuous improvement.
• Drive cost‑reduction and design‑to‑cost initiatives through material, process, and product optimization.
• Collaborate with UL, CSA, and other standards bodies to ensure compliance and support new product approvals.
• Work closely with sales teams to support customer meetings, deliver technical presentations, and identify new development opportunities.
• Support quality teams in resolving customer complaints and implementing material or design improvements.
• Act as a project manager—tracking timelines, costs, risks, and trial outcomes while coordinating cross‑functional activities.
• Support technology center teams on product conception, testing, and qualification activities.
• Travel up to 15% for plant trials, customer visits, and cross‑functional collaboration, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, or related discipline).
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, product development, or product design.
• Direct experience in wire and cable or closely related industries.
• Demonstrated leadership experience influencing cross‑functional teams as an individual contributor.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 15%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience with industrial cable, building wire, or related I&C products, including coordination of plant trials across multiple manufacturing locations and collaboration with quality teams to resolve issues utilizing Six Sigma problem solving fundamentals or similar.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional projects (engineering, manufacturing, quality, sales) and influence alignment remotely through strong relationship‑building and communication skills.
• Demonstrated capability to manage ambiguity, create structure, guide teams toward clear decisions, and perform effectively in fast‑paced, complex environments.
• Proactive and self‑directed, able to identify actionable items, take initiative, and move work forward confidently without guidance from leadership.
• Experience supporting customer meetings, technical presentations, and sales initiatives, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of UL, CSA, and other cable standards, with the ability to interpret and apply requirements to product design and qualification.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including use of Six Sigma or similar methodologies, with the ability to anticipate issues and propose actionable solutions.
• Background in cost‑efficiency or design‑to‑cost initiatives requiring understanding of customers, products, and standards.

EEO/DEI Statement

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.

Company Overview

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.