Application Engineering Manager - North America Power Distribution

Prysmian

Highland Heights, KY

Full Time

Posted August 20, 2026

$123k - $175k· Est.

Transmission & Distribution

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Listing evidence and provenance

Source: Workday View original listing
Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Transmission & Distribution
Pay provenance: Estimated benchmark; not employer-provided

Job Description

Company Summary : Prysmian, with local headquarters in Highland Heights, Kentucky, is a leader in the development, design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of copper, aluminum and fiber optic wire and cable products for the communications, energy, industrial and specialty markets.

Key Responsibilities

The Manager of Application Engineering is responsible for overseeing the team responsible for providing technical support to all Power Distribution customers in the United States, working with territory sales managers and the Vice President of Sales to promote new and existing products, and assisting R&D in developing customer-centric new offerings and cost-savings opportunities.
Lead and grow the application engineering team for power distribution in the United States
Ensure sufficient response to all customer enquiries concerning power distribution products
Working with the regional application engineer, participate in major quotes and bids with key customers as needed
Work with Design Engineering to provide product optimizations for new and existing customers
Provide corrective action reports and responses to major quality concerns
Participate in critical customer SRM meetings and customer scorecard reviews as needed
Work closely with R&D to develop new products and cost-saving opportunities
Participate in industry conferences including IEEE Insulated Conductors Committee and Overhead Lines Subcommittee
Participate in standard development concerning wire and cable including ICEA and ASTM
Provide guidance as needed to manufacturing to ensure product quality and performance

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical) or a related field coupled with 5+ years of related experience.
5+ years’ experience in Engineering, preferably Wire and Cable
Strong engineering knowledge
Strong computer skills, proficient in Excel
Ability to participate in cross-functional teams and be an influencer within a matrix organization
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must have the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Ability to think and act LEAN in order to optimize internal processes and customer offerings
Trips to customer locations, manufacturing sites, industry conferences, and trade shows ( at least 25%), including international travel - company travel policy permitting
Strong managerial skills strongly preferred
5-10 years’ experience in Engineering, preferably Wire and Cable
Engineering management experience desired
Experience working in power distribution or transmission is a plus
Willingness to take ownership and drive to success; High energy and urgency level to maintain fast paced environment
Creative, critical and analytical thinking ability; Passionate, competitive, and tactical in thinking and style
Displays leadership and the ability to manage projects, proficient in conflict resolution, ability to receive and respond to feedback.
Cross functional Team player who can motivate, energize, and be persuasive.
Ability to receive and respond positively to feedback
Displays leadership and the ability to manage projects
Proficient in conflict resolution