Project/Design Engineer - Pad Making Area

KEMET Electronics Corporation; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Career growth opportunities

Flexible work practices

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

KEMET Electronics Corporation is seeking a Project/Design Engineer in Simpsonville, SC with a focus on Clean Room processes, presses, and various production equipment. This role leads capital projects for OEM and purchased equipment designs and installations.

The position emphasizes collaboration with a small engineering team, implementing new technologies, and coordinating with suppliers. Relevant mechanical design experience and familiarity with Mech/Materials is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• Experience in mechanical engineering, equipment design and construction is a plus.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, and vision systems is a plus.
• Ability to communicate with suppliers and plant personnel, including cross-language contexts.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital equipment projects from concept to completion and estimate costs.
• Track costs and forecast spending monthly.
• Lead design and build of new production equipment.
• Collaborate with Development teams to evaluate and incorporate new technologies.
• Work with Production and Process Engineering to improve existing equipment.
• Develop understanding of equipment and ceramic production processes.
• Coordinate with external suppliers on new equipment design.
• Travel to production locations for installation, startup and training.
• Perform basic to intermediate mechanical design with attention to tolerancing and materials.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

KEMET Electronics is seeking a Project/Design Engineer in Simpsonville, SC with an emphasis on Clean Room processes, presses, and various other production equipment. Work with an experienced small team of engineers to lead capital projects for original equipment designs and purchased equipment designs and purchased equipment installations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage capital equipment projects, estimate project costs, develop project designs, then manage the projects from concept to completion.
• Track costs and forecast spending on a monthly basis.
• Lead the design and build of new cutting‑edge production equipment.
• Work with Development teams to evaluate new technologies and incorporate them into processes.
• Work with Production and Process Engineering to design, modify or improve existing production equipment.
• Develop a broad understanding of the equipment and technologies used to make Ceramic capacitors.
• Work with external suppliers to evaluate and design new equipment.
• Go to production locations for installation, startup and training.
• Perform basic to intermediate mechanical equipment design with some understanding of tolerancing, materials and fasteners is a plus.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other engineering disciplines.
• Experience in mechanical engineering, equipment design and construction skills a plus.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, and vision systems is a plus.
• Understanding of basic material science and ceramic material properties.
• Be able to communicate with suppliers and plant personnel, both in face to face and remote conferencing situations, potentially across language variations.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical abilities.
• Proficient with using MS Office and remote collaboration using MS Teams.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks is a plus.
• This position remains a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.

Locations

Simpsonville, Simpsonville, SC 29681, USA

Location & Work Type

• Full Time
• Travel - 10% of domestic and international travel

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.