INTERNSHIP - Associate Process Engineer

Kyocera has an INTERN Associate Process Engineer position at our Austin, TX
, location. Candidates selected for hire will be hired through one of Kyocera's approved staffing partners. This position may lead to a direct hire offer with Kyocera International, Inc.

Pay is $25/hour

With nearly 80,000 employees worldwide, Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high-tech ceramics across industries, including aerospace, automotive, medical applications, and semiconductor processing. Our innovative materials are found in everything from smartphones to space shuttles!

The Associate Process Engineer supports the improvement and implementation of production processes and procedures. This position involves setting up new production systems and analyzing current systems. The Associate Process Engineer receives direction and training from other engineers and department managers, typically working closely with production staff. This person may be assigned a variety of projects with some supervision. Works on problems of limited scope.

Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which suggestions can be made. May work closely with facilities and supply management when new parts or repairs are needed.

• Requires 2 year degree in engineering.
• Hands‑on mechanical and analytical experience in a lab or production environment.
• Ability to manage assigned projects and follow through on process improvement procedures.
• Knowledge of ceramic and industrial parts processing and properties is preferred.
• Knowledge of SPC, FMEA, Lean, and Six Sigma Principles.
• Intermediate computer skills, to include use of MS Office Suite.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to interface with outside vendors and to generate and deliver presentations to internal customers.
• Eligible to work in an ITAR environment.

• Supports, implements, and maintains methods, operation sequences, and processes in the manufacture of the final product.
• Oversees the starting, running, and upgrading of manufacturing processes to maximize productivity without sacrificing quality requirements.
• Designs, installs, and commissions new production processes and tools. To this end, some hands‑on knowledge and design experience is expected. May also document applications and set up for future needs. May draft technique cards or other user instructions.
• Creates work instructions and other associated process documentation following documented procedures. May update existing documents and follow change order and revision control requirements.
• Makes sure that all production personnel correctly understand new processes or any changes in processes. May train production operators on new processes as are developed and solve problems at the user level to ensure ease of use and accuracy.
• Analyzes problems and addresses RCCAAs using intuitive and analytical methods such as 8‑D & 5 Why Analyses.
• Makes observations and takes measurements directly, as well as collects and interprets data from existing production line to adjust and corrections.
• Takes ownership of assigned projects and manages results start to finish with guidance from Senior Engineer or production manager.
• Networks with other department personnel (including other engineers and supervisors) to tackle procedural and quality issues that are related to the production and delivery of good quality product.
• Works with a variety of team members, including facilities, EHS, supply management, and production supervisors.
• Ensures safety is a priority on all tools and production activities. May train operators on lock out tag out techniques and will use safe machine practices in all activities.
• May be cross‑trained in a variety of skills, including inspection, testing, project management, programming, gauge R and R, drawings, and metrology.

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk or hear; regularly required to stand; frequently required to reach with hands and arms; and occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

The following work environment characteristics described here are…