Materials R&D Lab Technician

Prysmian Group

Indianapolis, IN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Laboratory, Maintenance - Electrical, Physical Chemistry, Polymers, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Record Keeping, Research & Development (R&D), Team Player, Testing
LOCATION
Indianapolis, IN
POSTED
2 days ago

The Polymeric Compound Formulation Specialist conducts mixing and testing of experimental polymeric compounds under the guidance of engineers, adhering to established procedures.
Responsibilities include preparing samples, testing physical, chemical, and electrical properties of compounds and cables, maintaining records, and reporting results.
Participates in facility and safety activities.
Qualifications include strong communication, technical skills, attention to detail, problem-solving, and the ability to work independently or in a team.
Preferred education is an associate's degree in Polymer Technology or related field.
This role emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and data security, with policies against job offer scams and discrimination.

About the Company

P

Prysmian Group

Prysmian is world leader of the energy and telecom cables and systems industry, with some 19,000 employees across 50 countries worldwide.

Prysmian Group operates 10 plants in North America serving the telecom and energy markets. The Group consists of Prysmian and Draka, two of the strongest and most respected commercial brands in the industry, whose highly complementary products and services meet the needs for two distinct sectors: Telecom Cables & Systems produces optical fibers, optical cables and connectivity for video, data and voice transmission. Prysmian Group has two fiber optic manufacturing facilities in the United States covering 1.5 million square feet, including the only co-located fiber and cable facility in North America.

In our energy business, we design and produce cables and systems for the transmission and distribution of low, medium, high and extra high voltage systems. In 2009, Prysmian built the only Vertical Continuous Vulcanization line in North America in the Abbeville, SC plant. This facility is used to produce insulated high voltage cables. In addition, the group has a manufacturing facility in Prescott, Ontario to meet Canada’s power cabling needs.

A key factor in managing the Group's business is attention to sustainable development and the environment. As part of its activities, the Prysmian Group is involved in implementing management and production processes which help improve environmental sustainability and safety at work, in accordance with the guidelines of its HSE policy.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Manufacturing - Other
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Parking, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, 401K, Stock Options, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
1879
WEBSITE
https://www.prysmiangroup.com/en/careers/what-we-offer/sell-it-program