Senior Design Engineer

Join Kyocera International, Inc.

Senior Design Engineer at our San Diego, CA facility!

Salary Range: $87,,000 annually
Final offer based on experience, education, skills, and market factors.

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Why Kyocera?

With nearly 80,000 employees worldwide, Kyocera is a global leader in advanced ceramic technologies used in aerospace, automotive, medical, and semiconductor industries. Our materials power everything from smartphones to space shuttles – and we’re just getting started.

What Makes Us Stand Out?

We don’t just offer jobs – we offer careers with purpose, stability, and growth. Here’s what you can expect:

Generous Time Off

• 3 weeks of vacation to start (120 hours/year)

• 10 paid holidays annually

Financial Wellness

• Competitive pay

• 401(k) with company match

• Employer‑paid pension plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Investing in You

• Tuition reimbursement

• Paid time off to volunteer

• Flexible schedules

Work‑Life Balance & Culture

• On‑site gyms, walking tracks, and employee gardens at larger locations

• Long‑tenured team (many with 30+ years of service!)

• Inclusive and diverse workforce

• A company philosophy rooted in doing the right thing as a human being

Our Philosophy

Kyocera’s culture is deeply inspired by our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori. His values guide our decisions and shape our workplace. Learn more about our guiding principles here.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today and become part of a team that’s shaping the future – one innovation at a time.

Senior Design Engineer (ENG
5113)

Exempt:
Yes
Safety Sensitive:
No

General Description
A Senior Design Engineer performs complex activities in the design, layout, testing, and evaluation of technical products. Acts as a technical liaison providing troubleshooting and technical support for projects related to the development of new products and designs. As an experienced professional, this person provides updates with a full understanding of the area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways and works through problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.

Requirements

• BS degree in engineering design

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design

• AutoCAD, Mechanical Desktop, Inventor, Pro Engineer, Solid Works experience required

• In‑depth knowledge of design engineering, geometric tolerances, packaging design, and tool preparation

• Experience with Kyocera’s proprietary methodologies and products preferred

• Advanced understanding of customer and supplier processing

• Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal to interface with outside vendors and generate presentations for internal and external customers

• Eligibility to work in an ITAR environment

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs complex product development activities including drawing, board layout, and interpretation of customer specifications and documentation requirements.

• Provides existing product line support in design activities and/or modification of hardware in production.

• Conducts engineering studies and may assign work to technical drafting staff.

• Communicates with production and sales engineers concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods; develops new designs that are cost‑effective and meet timeline requirements.

• Provides leadership in implementing changes to eliminate packaging‑related failures.

• Provides regular status reports on packaging development projects and process improvement activities.

• Evaluates, recommends, and implements process improvements for packaging methods with lean manufacturing principles.

• Generates own specific goals and prioritizes workload so those actions align with department goals.

• Responsible for providing guidance and training to lower‑level engineers and designers and checking/approving their work.

• Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following items are…