Process Technician

KEMET Electronics Corporation; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Inclusive culture

Career growth opportunities

Work–life balance

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

KEMET Electronics Corporation in Simpsonville, SC is seeking a Ceramic Innovation Center (CIC) Process Technician to support ceramic capacitor development. This role involves processing, testing, measurements, and record-keeping to assist the CIC in creating reliable capacitors for electronic applications.

You will collaborate with the Development Team, perform preventive maintenance, and help with documentation and training.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma; an associates degree is a plus.
• Experience in Manufacturing and/or Lab environments.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Experience with electrical/mechanical repair is a plus.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Well organized with good time management and flexibility for overtime.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift 1–10 lbs.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Processing capacitors through termination area and firing paste in a kiln.
• Testing capacitors on various test equipment.
• Performing physical measurements and inspections.
• Maintaining accurate processing records in software or manually.
• Collaborating with Development Team to troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Performing preventative maintenance or repair on process equipment.
• Supporting documentation for procedures and manufacturing instructions.
• Assisting with quality improvement activities.

Skills

Team player

Time management

Organized

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree in Technical field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

We at KEMET, a YAGEO Group company, help make a wide variety of products possible in the world's most rapidly expanding industries.

Founded in 1919 in Cleveland, Ohio, with over 100 years of technological innovation, we manufacture capacitors and other components for computing, telecommunications, medical, aerospace, defense, and automotive markets. Our components are found in spacecrafts and defibrillators - from outer space to inside our bodies, and in products we use every day. We have the broadest selection of capacitor technologies in the industry, including an expanding range of electromechanical devices and electromagnetic compatibility solutions.

Summary

We are currently seeking a Ceramic Innovation Center (CIC) Process Technician in Simpsonville, SC. This position involves processing support and technician support for 2 steps of the process used in the development of ceramic capacitors for electronic applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing of capacitors through termination area includes operating equipment that adds termination on to the components followed by firing of paste through a specialized kiln.
• Conducts testing capacitors on various types of test equipment.
• Conducts physical measurements and inspections on capacitors.
• Maintain accurate records of processing information manually or in designated software.
• Working with Development Team to troubleshoot processing or equipment issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance and/or repair on process equipment if applicable.
• Support of documentation for process areas such as procedure training, documents, and manufacturing instruction documents.
• Support quality improvement activities where applicable.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma, Associates Degree in Technical field would be a plus.
• Experience in Manufacturing and/or Lab environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, & Teams.
• Experience with electrical and mechanical repair is a plus.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as a team member where needed.
• Important to be well organized and efficient at managing your time.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime as needed.
• Must be able to work on your feet for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to move materials of weight 1 to 10 lbs.
• Understanding of Health and Safety practices.

Location & Work Type

• Simpsonville, SC – United States
• Full Time
• On-Site

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

YAGEO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, political affiliation, union membership, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, in making employment decisions including but not limited to hiring, wages, promotions, rewards, and access to training. Qualified applicants and workers shall be provided with reasonable accommodation for disability and religious practices.

What We Offer

• Collaborative work environment that values innovation and teamwork
• Inclusive company culture built on respect, integrity, and continuous improvement
• Career growth opportunities with access to training, and mentorship
• Work–life balance support through flexible practices and employee wellness initiatives
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and employee programs
• Global impact by contributing to sustainable solutions and industry-leading technologies

About YAGEO Group

We don’t build the final product.

We build what makes it possible.

From resistors to capacitors, inductors to sensors—our components power the breakthroughs that move the world forward.

Electric vehicles. AI data centers. Satellites. Sonar systems.

They move faster, last longer, reach farther—with a spark of us inside.

Headquartered in Taiwan, YAGEO Group unites multiple trusted brands—including YAGEO, KEMET, PULSE, and Telemecanique Sensors and more—into one cohesive force for innovation.

40,000+ employees. 100+ locations. 20 R&D centers. 2,000+ patents. 273,000+ customers.

#1 in resistors and tantalum capacitors.

#3 in MLCCs & inductors

We don't just participate in the future—we enable it.

Why Work at YAGEO Group?

• Meaningful work: Every part you help design, test, or improve contributes to real-world innovations.
• Global exposure: Collaborate across continents, brands, and breakthrough technologies.
• Accelerated growth: With our size, diversity, and momentum, there’s no ceiling for where you can go.
• Built-in purpose: You’re not just part of the process—you’re part of the progress.

YAGEO Group. Built into Tomorrow.

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