Company Overview

With nearly 80,000 employees globally, Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high-tech Ceramics which are used in a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, medical applications, and semiconductor processing. You will find our innovative materials in everything from smartphones to space shuttles!

Look at these PERKS!

• Competitive pay, benefits, and hours
• 120 hours of vacation accrued per year to start (that's 3 weeks/year for regular 8-hour shifts!)
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• 401(k)
• 401(k) company match
• Pension
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible schedules
• Tuition reimbursement

We have a long-tenured staff (many with over 30 years of service!), a strong company mission, and an excellent benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid time off to Volunteer, paid Leave options, Tuition Reimbursement, and employer-paid Pension and a 401(k) with both Roth and a healthy company match. Many of our larger locations also feature onsite gyms, walking tracks, exercise rooms, and even employee gardens.

We strive to have a diverse workforce made up of people from all backgrounds, including minorities, women, and veterans, who bring their experience to support the innovation and quality that Kyocera is known for.

Kyocera International, Inc. also has a robust corporate culture and philosophy based on the experiences and writings of our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori, which you can learn more about here: . Our company motto is "Do the right thing as a human being," and we try to use that in our decision-making constantly.

R & D Technician 2 (TPH3192)

Exempt: No
Safety Sensitive: Yes

Pay Range: $23.50 - $36.16 (Actual base pay based on factors such as relevant experience, education, market, qualifications, and skills)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
The Research and Development Technician 2 works under moderate supervision to perform functions associated with R&D and/or production and engineering activities. Uses a variety of programs and machines to collect and evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to pre-production processes, instruments, or equipment. Works with engineers to build testing equipment and in conducting experiments on a variety of work, which is generally new or unstructured in nature.

REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma required, AS preferred
4 years of related manufacturing Tech experience required or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to use complex measuring equipment including microscope, caliper, micrometer etc.
May require ability to use complex laboratory equipment i.e. SEM/EDS, Auger, TGA/DSC, Acoustic Imaging System and Dilatometer etc.
Ability to read, write and comprehend verbal and written instructions in English.
Skill in applying statistics.
Skill in reading mechanical drawings
Willingness to wear finger cots, masks, and/or cleanroom apparel.
Ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods daily
Ability to grab small parts or hand tools with hands.
Ability to lift and carry up to 35lbs.
Eligible to work in an ITAR environment

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs setup and troubleshooting of various equipment. May be asked to evaluate new set up or procure workspace.
2. Prepares and runs samples for testing. May build test set up and document results.
3. May run engineering tests prescribed by engineer and provide results. May report on results using excel, charts, or tracking software determined by the process owner.
4. May write or support data collection for failure analysis reports or other reports as assigned by R and D engineers.
5. Will visually inspect parts at required steps in the process with attention to detail, ensuring the parts are within specified tolerances. May disposition or reject parts.
6. Will use measuring devices or test equipment often. May create tools such as fixture or go/ no go gauges. Provide feedback to engineers or process owners on improvements or steps in new processes.
7. Participates in the 5S and safety programs and may be asked to implement suggestions from shop floor.
8. Complies with applicable requirements of Kyocera International, Inc. policy, ISO 9000, ISO 14001 requirements, ITAR regulations.
9. May read specifications and mechanical drawings and may fabricate parts or tools.
10. May track or order raw materials and fabricate or recommend process for prototype builds with limited or little instruction.
11. May create instruction sheets, training materials, presentations, or reports to share process information with peers. strong verbal and written communication skills and technical data is needed.
12. Support a variety of engineering activities with limited structure or instructions.
13. May train other less experienced workers.

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk or hear; regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; frequently required to walk, sit; and occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time.
This position may require exposure to information subject to US Export Control regulations, i.e.: the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be US persons within the meaning of US regulations.
Kyocera International, Inc. values diversity in its workforce, and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Kyocera International, Inc.'s Human Resources team directly.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.