Laboratory Materials Engineer
Pubblicato il 07-09-2026 - Prysmian in Milano
Who we are:
Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation.
Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, over 33,000 employees, 104 plants and 27 R&D; centers in over 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.
Your contribution to Prysmian’s Success:
We are seeking a Laboratory Materials Engineer with expertise in polymer chemistry , microscopy , and analytical data interpretation.
The successful candidate will support the characterization, development, and optimization of thermoplastic and thermosetting compounds used in Energy and telecom cable technologies.
In this role, you will:
- Perform advanced polymer morphological characterization to identify dispersion and distribution of polymeric and inorganic phases.
- Correlate polymer structure with chemical‑physical, rheological,
and electrical properties of compounds.
- Conduct comparative analyses to support material development, troubleshooting, and product optimization.
- Analyze, interpret, and model complex multi‑technique datasets.
- Generate clear technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for R&D; and engineering teams.
- Actively support development of optimized material formulations and manufacturing processes for cable products.
You are the right fit if you have/are:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science , or related field
- Up to 4/5 years experience in polymer materials characterization and microscopy
- Knowledge of thermoplastics, thermosets, polymer blends, and fillers
- Experience with extrusion or injection molding processes is a nice to have
- Solid understanding of polymer physics, chemistry, and structure–property relationships
- Strong communication & interpersonal skil