Senior Research​/Development Engineer

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Kyocera International, Inc. is hiring a Senior R&D Engineer at our San Diego, CA facility!

Pay Range - $ - $ per year (Actual base pay based on factors such as relevant experience, education, market, qualifications, and skills)

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

Senior Research/Development Engineer (ENG
5423)

Exempt: Yes

Safety Sensitive: Yes

The R and D Senior Engineer is responsible for the design and/or development of new or modified products using methods of technical research, project planning/resourcing, material screening, experimental design (DOE), simulation and product transition to create sustainable and profitable product lines. They act as a technical liaison providing troubleshooting and technical support for projects related to the development of new products, materials, and designs.

Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. While we expect they exercise judgment within defined procedures of experiment, they also must be creative. This level engineer may be an expert in some specific areas. Must be able to work collaboratively with all other types of engineers and personnel.

• Align with other engineers to ensure process development and qualification. May present data on material, machines or process impacts in a variety of forums.
• Coordinate and/or lead projects between lab, customer input, purchasing, prototype development and production. Strong project management skills ensure projects stay on task.
• Participate in assessment, test and design review as well as create new, unique designs and concepts to meet internal/external needs.
• Evaluate and provide baseline recommendations for designs based on package costs and performance trade-off.
• May train other engineers and technicians on a variety of concepts. May be the department expert in one or more material areas. Should apply experience to develop other team members.
• Train technician level personnel and associate engineers on set up, machine output, and may write process manuals or technique tools. May be asked to mentor one or more staff members.
• Assist development engineers with process development and qualification.
• Perform experiments and analyze results of a variety of variables. May collaborate with outside sources such as vendors, colleges, or auditors.
• Generate own specific goals and prioritize workload so those actions are in alignment with department goals.
• Strong presentation skills (material content and public speaking) to ensure understanding and support of departmental projects.

• Requires BS degree in engineering; advanced degree is preferred.
• Requires a minimum of 5+ years of related experience or its equivalent in education and experience.
• Experience in the application of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of a particular field of specialization.
• Familiarity with chemistry/materials science concepts to apply engineered solutions to process problems.
• Familiar with customer/suppliers processes and thorough understanding of own process.
• Troubleshooting aptitude on wide variety of lab equipment.
• Ability to professionally present data, write project reports, and demonstrate high written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills including Excel for data collection and graphical presentation of data.
• Ability to work in a clean room environment and wear proper PPE.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced lab environment and meet deadlines.
• Travel may be required up to 10%

• The following physical activities describe those that must be met to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Continuously talk or hear; regularly stand, walk, sit; occasionally use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level is usually moderate.

The above statements describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Duties may change and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time. This position may require exposure to information subject to US Export Control regulations (ITAR or EAR). All applicants must be US persons under US regulations.

Kyocera values diversity and is an EEO employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected…