Senior Research and Development Engineer

KYOCERA External•San Diego, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kyocera International, Inc. is seeking a Senior Research and Development Engineer to support production and ensure high-quality output in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. This is a stable, long-term opportunity where your work matters. The company is a leading manufacturer of high-tech ceramics in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, medical applications, and semiconductor processing. Their innovative materials are found in everything from smartphones to space shuttles. The company emphasizes a robust corporate culture and philosophy based on the experiences and writings of its founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori, with the motto “Do the right thing as a human being.”

Requirements

Master’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
2 years of experience in electrical engineering and product development of radio frequency (RF) printed circuit boards (PCB).
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).
Any and all experience may be gained concurrently.
40 hours/week.

Responsibilities

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