Sr. Development Engineer

Godshall Recruiting; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Wellness programs

Job summary

Godshall Recruiting is seeking a Senior Development Engineer in South Carolina to lead ceramic capacitor technology development, working with cross-functional teams across electronics applications.

The role focuses on materials development, process improvements, and manufacturing integration. BS in Materials/Chemical Engineering required; MS/PhD is a plus; 3+ years in electronics materials or process engineering preferred.

Qualifications

• BS in Materials or Chemical Engineering required.
• MS or PhD strongly preferred.
• 3+ years in electronics materials development or manufacturing process engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of ceramic capacitor termination systems, metallization and copper-related plating.
• Design and run experiments to evaluate new materials and processes.
• Analyze data with DOE and statistics to optimize processes.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing across locations to implement new tech.
• Investigate issues, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.
• Support new product introductions from development to manufacturing.
• Work with cross-functional teams to improve performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Document test results and recommendations for internal stakeholders.

Skills

Design of Experiments

Statistical analysis

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

BS in Materials or Chemical Engineering

MS or PhD preferred

Tools

Minitab

Excel

Job description

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000

Are you a Materials or Chemical Engineer who enjoys developing innovative manufacturing processes and advanced materials for electronic components? Our client, a global leader in the electronics industry, is seeking a Senior Development Engineer to drive new product and process development related to ceramic capacitor technologies.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly collaborative engineering team where you'll work on cutting-edge products used in demanding commercial, medical, automotive, aerospace, and defense applications!

What your future day will look like:

• Lead development efforts related to ceramic capacitor termination systems, metallization, and plating processes working heavily with copper
• Design and execute experiments to evaluate new materials, processes, and product improvements
• Analyze data using statistical methods and Design of Experiments (DOE) techniques to drive process optimization
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams across multiple locations to implement new technologies
• Investigate product and process issues, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions
• Support the introduction of new products from development through manufacturing implementation
• Work with cross-functional teams to improve product performance, reliability, and manufacturability
• Document test results, technical findings, and recommendations for internal stakeholders

Benefits Offered:

• Company offers a great benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plan with company contribution opportunities
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee wellness and support programs

Type: Direct Hire

To be a champion in this role, you will need:

• B.S. degree in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline is required.
• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) will be a huge plus!
• 3+ years of engineering experience in materials development, product development, or manufacturing process engineering within the Electronics Industry
• Strong knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical analysis, and problem-solving methodologies
• Experience with metallization, plating, soldering, or electronic interconnect technologies
• Familiarity with thick-film materials, conductive pastes, or hybrid electronics processes
• Understanding of material compatibility, performance requirements, and reliability considerations for electronic components
• Experience using statistical software such as Minitab
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)

Godshall & Godshall Personnel Consultants, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, status as a parent or protected veteran status.