Senior Development Engineer - Ceramic Capacitors & Plating

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

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.