Operations Engineer Trainee

Operations Engineer Trainee

At Prysmian, we are looking for an Operations Engineer Trainee to be based in Bogota, Colombia.

About the Program

The LATAM Women Trainee Program in Operations is a pioneering initiative by Prysmian LATAM, designed to empower fresh women graduates in technical fields. This program offers a unique opportunity to launch a career in engineering or manufacturing, with a strong focus on diversity, inclusion, and professional development.

Unique Opportunity

• Comprehensive Job Rotation: Trainees will participate in a structured rotation across key business areas, including R&D, Process Engineering, Quality, Production Maintenance, HSE (Health, Safety & Environment), and Supply Chain. Each rotation is designed to provide hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of the business.

• Practical Learning: In every rotation, trainees will be assigned value-adding tasks (e.g., conducting FMEA in Maintenance, TWI in Production, risk analysis in HSE) and will present their completed projects at the end of each phase.

• Exposure to Multiple Functions: The program covers a wide range of topics such as manufacturing processes, production planning, workplace safety, continuous improvement, innovation & technology, sustainability, and more.

• Professional Development: Trainees will benefit from digital trainings, leadership development, and participation in the Prysmian Academy.

Key Responsibilities

• Rotate through various operational departments, gaining practical experience in each.

• Complete assigned projects/tasks that contribute to business improvement.

• Present findings and results at the end of each rotation.

• Engage in continuous learning and development activities.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in feedback sessions.

Candidate Profile

• Female students in their final year of university/technical institute or recent graduates (between 2022 and 2025) in:

  • Industrial Engineering

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Electromechanical Engineering

  • Telecommunications Engineering

  • Automation, Instrumentation, and Control Engineering

  • Other engineering degrees related to the industrial or productive sector.

• Interest to start journey on an engineering path in our industry and ready to embrace a new challenge.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Mastery of English is desirable.

• Strong motivation to learn, grow, and contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Program Structure

• First 18 months: Job Rotation through various functions within Prysmian LATAM to gain and enhance knowledge of our business and the key requirements.

• After completion: Promotion into an attractive engineering position based on availability and performance during the training phase, with further opportunities to develop and grow within our company.

Why Join?

• Be part of a program that champions women's empowerment, leadership, and gender equality in STEM.

• Gain a 360° view of engineering and manufacturing operations.

• Build a strong foundation for a successful career in a global company.

• A wide range of training and career development opportunities based on performance.

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