Advanced Material Development Technician

Technician Position at KEMET Electronics

KEMET Electronics, a YAGEO company is seeking a Technician in our Advanced Material Development Group in the Simpsonville, SC location. The Technician will provide R & D laboratory support for the development of improved next generation capacitor polymer materials. This is a first shift position.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide R & D laboratory support for the development of improved next generation capacitor polymer development in polymerization reactions, polymer coating formulations, polymer dip coating, capacitor testing, and characterizations which include analytical measurements in the lab, and production floor.
• Plan and conduct experiments independently, collect necessary data, organize/record the data, share conclusions broadly and continue experiments as needed with minimal guidance from supervision.
• Interface with research investigators in the materials group to set the objectives and priorities for the various tests.
• Ensure the various laboratory and analytical measurement systems are in good working condition and to make upgrades as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science preferred or applicable work experience.
• Knowledge and hands-on experiences with general chemistry or lab techniques including chemical experiments, formulation, purification, and analytical techniques.
• Working experience in a lab, reactions, formulations, production, manufacturing environment handling analytical or production equipment.
• Working knowledge of computer-based systems necessary for lab operation and data analysis, including MS Office tools and statistics software.
• Good organization and time management skills, with capability to handle multiple tasks.
• Self-motivated and demonstrated curiosity and passion to understand, troubleshoot and solve problems encountered at work.

Location & Work Type

• Simpsonville, SC – United States
• Full Time

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

YAGEO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, political affiliation, union membership, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, in making employment decisions including but not limited to hiring, wages, promotions, rewards, and access to training.

Qualified applicants and workers shall be provided with reasonable accommodation for disability and religious practices.

What We Offer

• Collaborative work environment that values innovation and teamwork
• Inclusive company culture built on respect, integrity, and continuous improvement
• Career growth opportunities with access to training, and mentorship
• Work–life balance support through flexible practices and employee wellness initiatives
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and employee programs
• Global impact by contributing to sustainable solutions and industry-leading technologies