Material Laboratory Intern

Team Overview and Job responsibilities The activity consists in performing test on raw material and final products to define typical chemical-physical properties. Here below a list of characterization techniques: Thermal analysis (for transition phase determination – melting / crystallization) Mechanical analysis (elongation / strength / modulus vs temperature) Chemical analysis (spectroscopy methods) Sensitivity to environmental stresses evaluation (ex: humidity / heat / mechanical stresses) Microscopy analysis (optical and electron microscopy) Core responsibilities: Preparation of samples for characterization activity (by microextruder, micro press) Test execution Data collection Data critical analysis (relationship between properties and process conditions) Who are we looking for? Degree in material science, chemistry, chemical and material engineering, CTF, biology Attitude to deeply analyze different aspects of products (from raw materials to final products) Passionate of laboratory activities Attitude to study relationship between data and phenomena Learning and adapting ability depending on problem solving needs Ability to work in team Prysmian Group, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills and abilities, who will enhance the quality of service and contribute to the Group’s success. Prysmian Group is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, appreciated and free to fully express their human potential. Prysmian Group strongly believes that diversity drives meritocracy and brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increases the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and shareholders. Prysmian Group bases its decisions on principles of equality, with evaluations based on the type of position and with a focus on best practices so individuals succeed based on their efforts and skills and their alignment with applicable job requirements. Line Managers, Hiring Managers, HR Corporate and HR Local are responsible for ensuring that diversity and inclusion are respected during the recruiting process. Unconscious bias and stereotypes must not influence our selection processes. We look for the best candidates and for the real value they can bring into the organization. We value meritocracy. We value diversity. We turn off our bias. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service and veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Your application data will be treated according to our Data Protection Policy. If you believe you require assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please let us know. Prysmian Group is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the Group manufacturers thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunication sector. We are almost 29.000 employees, across 52 countries. Everyone at Prysmian Group 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.