Senior Research and Development Engineer

Join Kyocera International Inc.

Were hiring a Senior Research and Development Engineer (#HH-0427) at our San Diego CA location!

Join a stable long-term opportunity where your work matters. Were hiring a Senior Research/Development Engineer to support production and ensure high-quality output in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Pay Range - $128898.00 to $152441.35 per year (Actual base pay based onfactorssuch as relevant experience education market qualifications and skills.)

With nearly 80000 employees globally Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high-tech ceramics in various industries including aerospace automotive Medical applications and semiconductor processing. Our innovative materials are found in everything from smartphones to space shuttles!Check out our profile video!

Look at these PERKS!

• Competitive pay benefits and hours
• 120 hours of vacation accrued per year to start (thats 3 weeks/year for regular 8-hour shifts!)
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• 401(k) with company match
• Pension
• Medical dental and vision 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 vital company mission and an excellent benefits package that includes medical dental vision life insurance paid time off to volunteer paid leave options tuition reimbursement an employer-paid Pension and a 401(k) with both Roth and a healthy company match. Our larger locations also feature onsite gyms walking tracks exercise rooms and employee gardens!

We strive to have a diverse workforce 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 motto constantly in our decision-making.

Senior Research and Development Engineer (#HH-0427)

Job Category:

Full-Time

Hybrid

Location: Kyocera International San Diego CA 92123

JOB DESCRIPTION:

1. Act as a technical liaison providing troubleshooting and technical support for projects related to the development of new products materials and designs.
2. Work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
3. Align with other engineers to ensure process development and qualification.
4. May present data on material machines or process impacts in a variety of forums.
5. Participate in assessment test and design review as well as create new unique designs and concepts to meet internal/external needs.
6. Evaluate and provide baseline recommendations for designs based on package or printed circuit board (PCB) costs and performance trade-off.
7. May train other engineers and technicians on a variety of concepts.
8. May be the department expert in one or more material areas.
9. May be asked to mentor one or more staff members.
10. Assist development engineers with process development and qualification.
11. May collaborate with outside sources such as vendors colleges or auditors.
12. Generate specific goals and prioritize workload so those actions are in alignment with department goals.

Qualifications:

1. Masters degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering Mechatronics Engineering or a related field.
2. 2 years of experience in electrical engineering and product development of radio frequency (RF) printed circuit boards (PCB).
3. Work experience to include: (1) 2 years of experience with electrical radio frequency (RF) and printed circuit board (PCB) layouts including placing isolation vias impedance matching and working with PCB vendors. (2) Applying fundamental concepts practices and procedures of electrical engineering component selection RF transmission line and component placement. (3) Working with customer requirements and supplier processes in combination with own process. (4) Working with simulation results of RF design to include return loss isolation and insertion loss to improve layouts. (5) Presenting data and designs both material (including writing project reports) and oral to technical and non-technical audiences in order to ensure understanding of departmental projects. (6) Using Excel for data collection and graphical presentation of data. (7) Following lab safety protocols and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).
4. Any and all experience may be gained concurrently.
5. 40 hours/week.
6. Salary: $128898.00 to $152441.35 per year.
7. Address of employment: Kyocera International Inc. located at 8611 Balboa Avenue San Diego CA 92123. Employer offers optional hybrid work from home within commuting distance to the office.
8. This position is eligible for employee referrals.

How To Apply:â

Interested candidates must apply electronically from Kyocera International Inc.s site (this page).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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.âIf you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process you may contact Kyocera International Inc. Human Resources team directly. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Required Experience:

Senior IC