R&D Electrical Research Lab Engineer

Job description

Your contribution to Prysmian's Success:

We are looking for an R&D Electrical Research Lab Engineer to join our R&D Ansaldo Lab.

In this role, you will:

• Oversee and coordinate laboratory team activities, ensuring efficient workflow, clear task delegation, training sessions, and a collaborative working environment.

• Plan and supervise electrical tests that support the development of new products and improvements in material properties, with a strong focus on industrial application.

• Analyze test results and prepare reports for stakeholders.

• Work with universities and internal or external stakeholders to keep laboratory activities aligned with state-of-the-art practices and business needs.

• Ensure compliance with technical requirements, quality standards, and QHSE regulations.

• Act as a point of contact for internal and external clients and third parties, supporting high-quality service and strong communication.

• Promote and enforce safety protocols to protect people, equipment, and laboratory operations.

Key challenges for this role:

• Ensure a high scientific and technical level across laboratory activities and high efficiency of assets.

• Increase the lab’s output to meet the significant growth in requested activities.

• Maintain high-quality standards even under intense pressure and extremely tight deadlines.

• Act as a role model for R&D activities by driving test activities towards industrial application.

How is success defined in this role?

• Time to market: impact on DTC and new product development.

• Efficiency: asset occupation and correct choice of tests to be run.

• Internal and external customer satisfaction.

• Ability to spread technical competence and experience among recently hired colleagues.

What are the 3 most exciting aspects of this role?

• Contributing to the development and testing of critical infrastructure, ensuring the reliability and safety of high voltage systems, which are essential for modern power grids.

• Continuous learning opportunities and the chance to develop specialized skills in high voltage technology and laboratory management.

• Working in an international environment with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, fostering cross-cultural communication and collaboration.

You are the right fit if you have/are:

• Good to excellent spoken and written English.

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

• At least 10 years of experience in test laboratories, in university and/or industrial environments; a PhD may be considered equivalent relevant experience.

• In-depth knowledge of electrical insulating materials; experience planning and supervising electrical tests; familiarity with laboratory assets used for electrical characterization; and strong understanding of technical specifications and QHSE requirements.

• Proactivity, precision, genuine passion for laboratory activities, flexibility, adaptability, strong team-working skills, and the ability to coordinate a team while staying focused on results.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Decision-making attitude, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong teamwork skills, results-oriented approach, and ambitious mindset.

What we offer

• Type of contract: Permanent Contract

• Hybrid working model and flexible working hours

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

• Job Level/Category: White collar

• Gross annual salary no less than: € 40.000

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

• Benefit:

• Ticket Restaurants

• Health Insurance

• Company support on public transportation

• Annual Bonus and Share-based plans

• Collaborative environment and dynamic, respectful workplace

Our selection process:

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