Electrical Design Engineer – Power & Telecom Cable Machinery

Within our Investment & Engineering team, part of Operations, we are looking for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to contribute to the design and development of cutting-edge machinery used in the production of power and telecommunications cables.

In this role, you will play a key part throughout the entire lifecycle of industrial projects - from concept and design to installation, commissioning, and production start-up - working in an international environment and collaborating with teams across the globe.

What you'll do

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will:

Define electrical specifications for machinery and equipment used in cable manufacturing processes.

Design and develop solutions involving electrical systems, automation, power electronics, drives, and control systems.

Evaluate and select suppliers for electrical panels and automation solutions.

Support the installation, commissioning, and start-up of equipment in Prysmian plants worldwide.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical excellence, reliability, and operational efficiency.

Drive continuous improvement by identifying innovative and robust engineering solutions.

What makes this role exciting?

End-to-end project ownership: You'll have the opportunity to lead complete engineering projects, from development and design through to commissioning and production start-up.

A global perspective: Work within a truly international organization, interacting with colleagues, suppliers, and manufacturing sites across multiple countries and cultures.

Continuous learning: Gain deep expertise in advanced manufacturing technologies and the complex processes behind the production of power and telecom cables.

Tangible impact: Your engineering solutions will directly contribute to the performance, reliability, and innovation of Prysmian's manufacturing operations worldwide.

Key challenges

Developing a comprehensive understanding of the various technologies and processes involved in cable manufacturing.

Translating complex production requirements into effective electrical and automation solutions.

Designing systems that combine simplicity, robustness, reliability, and technological innovation.

Successfully navigating different manufacturing environments and operational contexts across international sites.

What success looks like

You'll be successful in this role if you:

Deliver reliable, efficient, and cost-effective electrical design solutions.

Balance innovation with practicality, ensuring high standards of performance and maintainability.

Build strong relationships across functions, suppliers, and manufacturing sites.

Adapt effectively to diverse production environments and business needs.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a passionate engineer who is eager to build a long-term technical career within a global industrial leader.

Degree in Electrical Engineering – Power Electronics

At least five to seven years of professional experience in a technical role (technology or manufacturing), preferably in the Industrial sector. Training will be provided if necessary.

Similar role does not mean an experience in a Company manufacturing cables ; similar role mean an experience in process automation whatever has been the final product of the Company of the previous activity .

English Proficiency

Good communication, negotiation and team working skills. Ability to understand the context of the work environment

Management of inter-departmental and multicultural relations, given the number of countries and plants of Prysmian

Ability to identify potential problems, either technical or procedural, propose solutions and involve other colleagues in developing these solutions when necessary

Availability to travel

What we offer

Type of contract: Permanent Full time

Location: Milan

Applicable Collective Agreement: CCNL Gomma, Plastica, Cavi elettrici e affini.

Job Level/Category in line with the applicable collective agreement.

Gross annual salary no less than: € 45.000

The position is eligible for an individual or collective variable incentive based on the achievement of predetermined performance objectives

Benefit:

Health insurance

Meal vouchers / canteen

Transport/Parking facilitation

Remote work flexibility

Our selection process:

Application, 2) HR interview, 3) Hiring Manager interviews and 4) Online assessment (30min) if applicable.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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