Engineering Technician Lead – Manufacturing Projects

KYOCERA International Inc; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation (120 hours)

10 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

FSA

EAP

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Kyocera International, Inc. in Vancouver, WA is seeking an Engineering Technician 4 to support production, quality, and engineering teams. The role focuses on improving and implementing procedures across plants, testing and scoping projects, and training machinists and inspectors.

Candidates should have an AA/AS degree with 8+ years in manufacturing, strong problem solving, and experience with machining, blueprints, and SPC/Lean/Six Sigma. Proficiency with SAP, Excel, and Outlook is a plus.

Qualifications

• AA or AS degree and high school diploma required.
• 8+ years of related experience in manufacturing/production.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English.
• Ability to read blueprints/mechanical drawings.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Willingness to wear cleanroom attire.

Responsibilities

• Documents, implements, and maintains manufacturing methods and processes.
• Establishes and tests processes and prototypes to meet quality and delivery.
• Trains others on processes and writes supporting documentation.
• Performs analytical tests and defines root causes using DOE or similar tools.
• Maintains high attention to detail during visual inspections and tolerance checks.
• Performs maintenance and calibration of mechanical and electrical equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Machining processes knowledge

Train others

Computer literacy (SAP)

Mechanical aptitude

Education

AA or AS degree; and high school diploma

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Kyocera International, Inc. in Vancouver, WA is seeking an Engineering Technician 4 to support production, quality, and engineering teams. The role focuses on improving and implementing procedures across plants, testing and scoping projects, and training machinists and inspectors.

Candidates should have an AA/AS degree with 8+ years in manufacturing, strong problem solving, and experience with machining, blueprints, and SPC/Lean/Six Sigma. Proficiency with SAP, Excel, and Outlook is a plus.