Innovation Engineer

Prysmian

Claremont, NC

Full Time

Posted June 16, 2026

$90k - $134k· Est.

Transmission & Distribution

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Job Description

The Innovation Engineer is responsible for leading the identification, development, qualification and implementation of new, innovative products and technology to drive significant business results in energy and telecom business groups.

Key Responsibilities

Investigate new or existing technologies which can be applied to develop specific innovative products.
Engage with customers to understand new product requirements and to define opportunities for Product Innovation bringing tangible value.
Provide technical leadership for transfer of new products into production working with plant Operations and Engineering teams.
Provide analysis of competitors’ products.
Create detailed product designs using theoretical calculations, process definition and material selections.
Participate and develop adequate technical knowledge by providing utility perspectives and supporting research in areas of expertise for Prysmian Innovation products and meetings.
Benchmark the best practices between Prysmian and US operators organizations and techniques
Review Patents working with IP Group to guide Innovation as well as creation of Patent Disclosures.
Manage relationships of research team with other Prysmian Group Units and Prysmian’s commercial materials division to set-up research programs;
Define and procure process equipment to manufacture products for feasibility analysis as well as complete product qualification.
Manufacture prototypes.
Make cost estimates.
Create qualification plans and interpret test results.
Create/present design and qualification reviews.
Provide periodic presentations to assigned Prysmian’s group members regarding project status, schedule, and needs as per the Prysmian project management system.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree - Materials, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering or Physics
Minimum 2-3 years of experience in new product design and development in a manufacturing environment including development and implementation of new innovative products and technology into production.
Track record of successfully identifying and implementing new technology.
Advanced degree - Materials, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering or Physics
Minimum 5 years of experience in development and industrialization of new products and technology in a fast-paced manufacturing environment;
Product and technology development of aluminum and copper alloys.
Hands on experience with alloy formulation, casting, forming, and annealing as well as sample preparation and analysis (elemental and microstructural).
Ability to operate metal forming equipment such as saws and lathes. Ability to operate scanning electron microscope.