Senior Development Engineer

KEMET Electronics Corporation; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Career growth

Work–life balance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

KEMET Electronics Corporation, a YAGEO Group company, is seeking a Senior Development Engineer in Simpsonville, SC. This engineer will lead material and process development for end-terminations and plating of ceramic capacitor products.

The role requires a strong background in DOE/ANOVA, 5+ years of experience, and collaboration with teams in the US and Mexico. On-site, full-time position with opportunities for growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• S. in Engineering (Materials or Chemical) required; MS degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of applicable experience.
• Strong background in DOE, ANOVA, and problem solving.
• Knowledge of thick film and paste technologies used in hybrid electronics.
• Familiar with interconnect materials and processes involving end-metallization, plating and solders.
• Experience of the metallurgies, compatibility and performance requirements associated with electronic components terminations and lead attachment.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written; proficiency in Windows and MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and MiniTab.

Responsibilities

• Lead material and process development in end-terminations and plating of ceramic capacitor products.
• Learn key aspects of the KEMET MLCC manufacturing technology process and products.
• Develop new products using leading edge technologies and execute experimental work with minimal supervision.
• Work with development and implementation teams in KEMET's facilities in the US and Mexico.

Skills

Design of Experiments

Analysis of Variance

Problem solving

Thick film technologies

Paste technologies

End-metallization

Plating

Lead attachment

Windows & Office

MiniTab

Microsoft Teams

Education

S. in Engineering (Materials or Chemical)

MS or higher degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

MiniTab

Job description

We at KEMET, a YAGEO Group company, helps 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

YAGEO Group / KEMET Electronics is seeking a Senior Development Engineer in our Simpsonville, SC location. This engineer will lead material and process development in the area of end-terminations and plating of ceramic capacitor products.

Key Responsibilities

• This engineer will lead material and process development in the area of end-terminations and plating of ceramic capacitor products.
• The candidate will be expected to quickly learn the key aspects of the KEMET MLCC manufacturing technology process and products.
• Develop new products using leading edge technologies and will execute experimental work with a minimum of supervision.
• This position involves working closely with other development and implementation teams in KEMET's facilities in the US and Mexico.

Required Qualifications

• S. in Engineering (Materials or Chemical) required. M.S. or higher degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of applicable experience.
• A strong technical background and experience are required in Design of Experiments, Analysis of Variance and problem solving.
• Knowledge and experience with thick film and paste technologies used in hybrid electronics.
• Familiar with interconnect materials and processes involving end-metallization, plating and solders commonly used in electronics.
• Experience of the metallurgies, compatibility and performance requirements associated with electronic components terminations and lead attachment.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written are essential.
• Proficiency in using Windows PC and Microsoft Office suite, in particular: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft-TEAMS and statistical analysis software such as MiniTab.

Location & Work Type

• On-Site
• Full Time

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.

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.

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