Materials Engineer - Research

KYOCERA AVX Greenville LLC; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Fountain Inn, SC, seeks a Materials Science Research Engineer to manage materials for electronic components. The role includes conducting experiments, project management, and collaboration with production and engineering teams. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and possess engineering experience and communication skills. Join us to advance your engineering career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years in a relevant engineering position, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Team experience preferred – working with other engineering disciplines.
• Communication and documentation skills are vital.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments and handle materials safely.
• Project planning and resource management.
• Track project progress and report to stakeholders.
• Transfer successful projects to production.
• Consult with various teams on problem-solving efforts.
• Evaluate materials and equipment safety.

Skills

Materials Science Fundamentals

Project Management

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Hazardous Chemical Handling

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Ceramic Engineering, 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 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, 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.