Materials Engineer – Research

KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation in Fountain Inn, South Carolina, seeks a Materials Science Research Engineer to manage the selection, development, and analysis of materials for electronic components. You will work with ceramic formulations, metal electrodes, and polymers, applying structure–property concepts and processing/characterization techniques.

The role requires project planning, data analysis, and strong communication, with opportunities to lead engineering teams and transfer projects

Qualifications

• 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 with mechanical and electrical engineers is desired.
• Communication and documentation skills are vital.
• Project management tools (Smartsheet, MS Project) and statistical software (Minitab, JMP) are highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments with proper materials handling and safe equipment use; summarize results and present findings.
• Plan projects: set goals, benchmark, resource and timeline management.
• Track progress and report results to collaborators and management.
• Transfer successful projects to production with reporting and training.
• Collaborate with production, sales, quality, and other groups on issues and solutions.
• Evaluate materials and select options, including hazardous waste handling.

Skills

General materials characterization and

Dispersion and rheology

Solid state chemical reactions

Characterization of powders and bulk

Fundamentals of device electrical

Advanced characterization techniques

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Materials Science/Ceramic/Chemical Engineering

Tools

Smartsheet

MS Project

Minitab

JMP

Job description

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 with have an understanding of 1) basic materials structure-property relationships as applied to electronic devices, 2) materials processing techniques such as milling, tape casting, screen printing, 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.