Research and Development Project Engineer

KYOCERA External•San Diego, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Kyocera International, Inc. is hiring a Research and Development Project Engineer at its San Diego location. The role plans and executes moderately complex R&D engineering projects involving product or process development, testing, analysis, and improvement. It applies engineering principles to solve technical problems, supports project objectives and timelines, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to transition concepts into practical solutions. The engineer manages multiple projects supporting one or more product line departments, defining and reporting project status as an individual contributor. The position develops project proposals, process-flow documentation, capital expenditure justifications and ROI calculations; performs cost estimates and internal design conceptualizations; and, under supervision, recommends and tests products, materials, or designs. It also supports supplier development and quality standards, establishes project objectives and resource requirements, tracks budgets and timelines, and reports findings to management. The position may involve exposure to information subject to U.S. Export Control regulations. Applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of those regulations. The job's physical and environmental conditions include frequent talking or hearing; regular standing, walking, and sitting; occasional use of hands; and occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals. The usual noise level is moderate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
At least 2 years of related experience and/or education.
Thorough understanding of company processes and appropriate technical knowledge, or experience in the same industry.
Knowledge of project management principles and budget management.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work productively with customers.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Must be a U.S. person within the meaning of U.S. export control regulations, as the position may involve access to controlled information.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple projects supporting one or more product line departments.
Define, monitor, and report project status as an individual contributor.
Collect project-related information from internal resources.
Develop project proposals, including process-flow requirements and capital expenditure justification (ROI) calculations.
Perform cost estimating and internal design conceptualizations to present alternatives to management.
Under supervision, recommend and test new products, materials, and/or designs.
Under supervision, coordinate development of new suppliers and assist them in meeting quality standards for product line requirements.
Under supervision, establish project objectives, budget requirements, timelines, and labor requirements based on division strategic plans.
Document, report, and measure progress against budgets and timelines.
Provide management with project summary reports to implement findings.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

120 hours of vacation accrued per year to start (three weeks per year for regular 8-hour shifts).
10 paid holidays per year.
401(k) with company match, including a Roth option.
Employer-paid pension.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Employee Assistance Program.
Flexible schedules.
Tuition reimbursement.
Paid time off to volunteer.
Paid leave options.
Onsite gyms, walking tracks, exercise rooms, and employee gardens at larger locations.