Senior Application Engineer: Product Design & Customer Solutions

Prysmian; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian, the world leader in energy and telecom cable systems, seeks a Senior Application Engineer in Newport, KY. This role blends application engineering, product development, and customer interface in the wire and harness industry.

You will review drawings, create BOMs, collaborate across teams, support ECNs, and help launch new products while driving cost out and improving performance. The ideal candidate will have SolidWorks experience, ERP/PLM/PDM familiarity, and bilingual Spanish

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs and technical docs; SolidWorks preferred.
• Experience with manufacturing, wire/cable products, or harnesses.
• Experience with engineering change management and BOM creation/maintenance.
• Experience with ERP/PLM/PDM systems.
• Experience working with customers to resolve technical issues; Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specs, and docs to develop new products meeting requirements.
• Create and maintain BOMs for quotes and releases.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Mgmt, Manufacturing, and Customer Service for technical support.
• Support ECNs and change management processes.
• Serve as liaison between customers and internal manufacturing.
• Assist in updating existing product portfolios and providing technical support.
• Participate in Design-to-Cost initiatives to improve competitiveness.
• Contribute to simplification, sustainability, and continuous improvement of the portfolio.
• Analyze technical needs and align with Prysmian capabilities.
• Coordinate engineering docs, product setup, and manufacturing for launches.

Skills

Engineering drawing interpretation

Customer interaction

Team collaboration

Design-to-cost mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

ERP

PLM

PDM

Job description

Prysmian, the world leader in energy and telecom cable systems, seeks a Senior Application Engineer in Newport, KY. This role blends application engineering, product development, and customer interface in the wire and harness industry.

You will review drawings, create BOMs, collaborate across teams, support ECNs, and help launch new products while driving cost out and improving performance. The ideal candidate will have SolidWorks experience, ERP/PLM/PDM familiarity, and bilingual Spanish