Engineer

KYOCERA AVX is a leading international manufacturer and supplier of advanced electronic components, including; capacitors, inductors, filters, resistors, couplers, diodes, and circuit protection devices, as well as a broad range of innovative sensor, control, interconnect and antenna solutions. We have successfully served the automotive, industrial, medical, military, consumer electronics, communications, and transportation markets for nearly 50 years, with 33 research, design, manufacturing, and customer support facilities in 16 countries around the world. KYOCERA AVX is committed to cleaner, greener technologies designed to preserve and protect the environment.

We are currently looking for Engineers to support our production facility in Fountain Inn, SC, we offer Full-Time positions with Competitive Pay and Excellent Benefits to include 3 weeks of vacation, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, generous 401k with bonus and employer match and Tuition Assistance.

 

Job Description: 

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Performs primary engineering and/or design work on minor equipment, major components or phases of a major product in a specialized field of endeavor.

REPORTS TO:  Engineering Manager

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan details of assigned project, including methods and scope of work under the functional guidance of senior personnel where some detailed outline of procedures and desired results are given.
• Coordinates design and development of projects with related activities to ensure compatibility of design and adherence to specifications.
• Prepares materials for effective, efficient training of machine operators
• Serves as liaison with equipment manufacturers for process and machinery improvements
• Establishes and conducts test, analyzes and interprets test results and prepares reports summarizing methods employed and results obtained in the solution of the assigned project.
• Requires the limited use and/or application of basic engineering or scientific principles, theories and concepts to develop solutions to problems of limited scope.
• Prepares training manuals, operating procedures and instructions for manufacturing processes
• Ensures proper manufacturing procedures are followed, adhering to all safety policies and procedures and quality regulations and standards, and achieving optimal operational costs
• Identifies production process problems, conducts tests and experiments to analyze problems; solves problems in conjunction with other departments
• Provides technical support to technicians and production personnel in response to production issues or during preventative maintenance utilizing excellent interpersonal skills
• Troubleshoots machinery as required with the support of a qualified technician
• Creates and manages project plans for continuous improvement initiatives, delivering on results as committed
• Analyzes manufacturing process capabilities of new products to identify potential production processing
• May handle hazardous waste

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required (Mechanical, Ceramics, Electrical, Chemical or similar)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Continuous Improvement / Problem Solving
• Deployment and Monitoring of Key Indicators
• Formalization and Transmission of Knowledge and Skills
• Project Management and Innovation

Kyocera-AVX is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V/SO

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Last updated on Oct 23, 2023