Placement Student - CAD Design and Test Engineer in Wrexham

Do you want to work as part of the biggest global cable and accessories company? Be part of a diverse team with sustainability at the forefront? Work as part of a cross-function team to develop products that facilitate the energy transition? The Components business sits in the Energy sector and designs, manufactures and supplies state-of-the-art low and medium voltage cable accessories that enable customers' installation requirements. Products we supply hold, join, terminate and protect our customers' vital cable assets. This role will give the successful candidate the opportunity to work as part of our UK R&D team and experience the dynamics of a busy technical engineering environment.

What You Will Be Doing?

We are seeking an undergraduate to join the Components engineering team based at our factory in Wrexham. The successful candidate will join the diverse and experienced team who design, test and support a wide range of low and medium voltage cable accessories. This will be a 12-month placement beginning in July. Typical tasks include:

• Working as an integral part of the team to help achieve its objectives of product design, testing and provide manufacturing and customer support.
• To undertake design activities using our 3D CAD system and our in-house 3D rapid prototype equipment.
• Manage the production of prototypes using in-house manufacturing or external suppliers.
• Undertake FEA analysis and prototype testing of new products through the design process.
• Build and manage product type tests to British and international standards of new and existing products within the testing laboratory in Wrexham and external test houses.
• Undertake benchmarking comparison of Prysmian and competitor products to identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Involvement in the process of launching a product including creating production drawings, identifying manufacturing processes or suppliers, bills of materials and costing.
• Opportunities will be provided to gain first-hand experience of project review meetings, some including external customers.

Who We Are Looking For

• An undergraduate in Mechanical, Electrical, Product Design Engineering or other applicable course.
• Good practical skills within a workshop and/or testing laboratory environment.
• Strong analytical skills to assimilate and review technical data.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office & CAD).
• A knowledge of Autodesk Inventor would be advantageous.

Personal Characteristics

• Well organised, self-driven with a positive attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Professional attitude to work.

NB. Due to the location of the factory, it would be advantageous to have a full UK driving licence or own transport.

Who We Are?

Prysmian is a world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. With almost 140 years of experience, sales exceeding €11 billion, about 30,000 employees in over 50 countries and 112 plants. The group is strongly positioned in high-tech markets and offers the widest possible range of products, services, technologies and know-how. It operates in the businesses of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, of special cables for applications in many different industries and of medium and low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. For the energy cables industry, the group manufactures cables and accessories, offering a comprehensive range.

Prysmian believes in the value of individuals, backgrounds, leadership styles and attitudes because each person has the potential to generate value to the Company. Our global footprint enables our company to promote an inclusive environment, encouraging the development of our group culture and identity. 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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