Materials Engineer - Research

KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation is seeking a Materials Science Research Engineer in Fountain Inn, South Carolina. This position involves managing the selection and development of materials for electronic components. Responsibilities include conducting experiments, project planning, and materials evaluation. Candidates should have a degree in Materials Science or a related field with 1-5 years of engineering experience. Strong communication and project management skills are vital. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years in a relevant engineering position, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in interactions with mechanical and electrical engineers is desired.
• Skills in general materials characterization and testing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments and summarize results for reports.
• Plan projects, set goals, and track progress.
• Transfer successful projects to production with reporting and training.

Skills

Project management skills

Communication and documentation skills

Team experience

Statistical software skills

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Materials Science or related field

Tools

Minitab

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Overview

Materials Science Research Engineer who will manage the selection, development and analysis of materials and processes for a variety of electronic components. These will include ceramic formulations, metal electrode selections and polymers for binders, plasticizers and coating applications. The successful candidate will have an understanding of 1) basic materials structure-property relationships as applied to electronic devices, 2) materials processing techniques such as milling, tape casting, screenprinting, die pressing, and high temperature heat treatments and 3) characterization techniques such as viscometry, thermal analysis, x-ray diffraction, and electron microscopy. The position will also require skills in project planning and tracking, data analysis, written and oral communication of progress, and engineering team participation and management skills.

Primary Function: Materials Science Research Engineer who will manage the selection, development and analysis of materials and processes for a variety of electronic components. These will include ceramic formulations, metal electrode selections and polymers for binders, plasticizers and coating applications. The successful candidate will have an understanding of 1) basic materials structure-property relationships as applied to electronic devices, 2) materials processing techniques such as milling, tape casting, screenprinting, die pressing, and high temperature heat treatments and 3) characterization techniques such as viscometry, thermal analysis, x-ray diffraction, and electron microscopy. The position will also require skills in project planning and tracking, data analysis, written and oral communication of progress, and engineering team participation and management skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducting experiments, including proper materials handling and safe equipment use, numerical evaluation, summarizing results and significant outcomes, and reporting in oral and written presentations and reports
• Project planning, including setting goals, benchmarking, resourcing and timeline construction
• Tracking project progress, summarizing results, reporting to collaborators and management in oral and written presentations and reports
• Transfer of successful projects to production groups with reporting, training and follow-up
• Consultation with production, sales, marketing, quality and other groups on common issues and problem-solving efforts
• Materials evaluation and selection, including hazardous chemical handling and disposal
• Equipment evaluation and selection, including safety evaluation
• Composing experimental and equipment procedures
• Scientific literature study, patent evaluation, summarization
• Management and training of subordinate team members, as required
• Implementation of management directives for business, ethics, environmental, health, safety, continuous improvement, and workplace well-being.

Competencies:

• General materials characterization and testing
• Dispersion and rheology
• Solid state chemical reactions
• Characterization of powders and bulk materials samples
• Fundamentals of device electrical measurements
• Advanced characterization techniques for materials

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Materials Science, Ceramic Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• 1-5 years in a relevant engineering position, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Team experience preferred – working in conjunction with other engineering disciplines is critical. Experience in interactions with mechanical and electrical engineers is desired.
• Communication and documentation skills are vital.
• Project management skills using Smartsheet, MS Project or similar are highly desired.
• Statistical software package skills (Minitab, JMP) are also highly desired.

EEO Statement:

Kyocera-AVX is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V/SO: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.