Who we are:
Prysmian is a global cabling solutions provider leading the energy transition and digital transformation.
Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost 150 years of experience, over 33,000 employees, 104 plants and 27 R&D centers in over 50 countries.
Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.
About the Role:
Prysmian, in partnership with a fast-growing, dynamic start-up, is seeking a Senior Optical Fiber Engineer to join our team of innovators in Eindhoven. Be at the forefront of developing groundbreaking high-capacity optical fibers designed to power the future of AI and cloud computing.
In this role, you will lead the development, implementation and optimization of next generation optical fiber manufacturing processes on a large scale. You will collaborate closely with our R&D and production teams to ensure manufacturing yield targets and fiber performance are met.
You will start with a key role in the development of the processes in Eindhoven and after the development phase, this role will be shifted more to the responsibility for the production.

Your main tasks:

• As supervisor in the shift, drive scale up production of new fibers, ensuring they meet performance goals and production yields;
• Implement manufacturing characterization tools, and analyze process data to identify performance trends;
• Implement new processes to improve the optical performance and production yields of advanced fibers;
• Problem solving of manufacturing challenges through a complete understanding of optical, chemical and physical process involved in fiber production;
• Implementing new methods for volume production of next-generation fibers;
• Evaluating and measuring glasses, preforms and fibers using advanced tools;
• Reporting and sharing the outcomes and progress of development and manufacturing methods to internal and external audiences, including senior management, customers, and peers;
• Operating and overseeing advanced optical fiber production equipment.

You are the right fit if you:

• Have a PhD or Master’s degree in optoelectronics, photonics, fiber optics, materials science, mechanical engineering, physics, or a related field;
• Have expertise in optical fiber technologies, including commercial and advanced fiber;
• Have experience in fiber fabrication and glass processing, in process engineering and in cleanroom operations;
• Are familiar with fiber characterization tools and techniques for performance evaluation;
• Are innovative, with a strong drive for excellence;
• Have an inventive mind and are eager to solve problems;
• Are detailed orientated, meticulous, able to work in a dynamic environment and have the ability to work efficiently across multiple tasks;
• Are willing to go to the United States to be trained by professionals in Orlando for a certain period of time;
• Have strong communication skills;

You are able to start working in dayshift scheme and are available to move to 2-shifts during or after summer period when the production is more up and running.
What we offer you:
A Challenging position in an innovative international production environment. A Permanent Contract with 27 vacation days, 13 ADV days, 13rd month salary and additional benefits.
If you’re excited about the role and eager to contribute to a collaborative environment with challenging projects which drive impact for a sustainable future, we encourage you to apply!
Deep dive into Prysmian and check the below insightful links:
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Prysmian | Cables, Energy & Telecom Solutions | Prysmian
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People & Careers of the Group | Prysmian
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Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.
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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• As supervisor in the shift, drive scale up production of new fibers, ensuring they meet performance goals and production yields;
• Implement manufacturing characterization tools, and analyze process data to identify performance trends;
• Implement new processes to improve the optical performance and production yields of advanced fibers;
• Problem solving of manufacturing challenges through a complete understanding of optical, chemical and physical process involved in fiber production;
• Implementing new methods for volume production of next-generation fibers;
• Evaluating and measuring glasses, preforms and fibers using advanced tools;
• Reporting and sharing the outcomes and progress of development and manufacturing methods to internal and external audiences, including senior management, customers, and peers;
• Operating and overseeing advanced optical fiber production equipment