Senior Research/Development Engineer

Kyocera • San Diego, CA

78d • $105,279 - $152,441

About The Position

The R and D Senior Engineer is responsible for the design and/or development of new or modified products using the methods of technical research, project planning/resourcing, material screening, experimental design (DOE), simulation and product transition to create sustainable and profitable product lines. They act as a technical liaison providing troubleshooting and technical support for projects related to the development of new products, materials, and designs. Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. While we expect they exercise judgment within defined procedures of experiment, they also must be creative. This level engineer may be an expert in some specific areas. Must be able to work collaboratively with all other types of engineers and personnel.

Requirements

• Requires BS degree in engineering, Advanced degree is preferred.
• Requires a minimum of 5+ years of related experience or its equivalent in education and experience.
• Experience in the application of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of particular field of specialization.
• Familiarity with chemistry/materials science concepts to apply engineered solutions to process problems.
• Familiar with customer/suppliers processes and thorough understanding of own process.
• Troubleshooting aptitude on wide variety of lab equipment.
• Ability to professionally present data, write project reports, and demonstrate high written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills including Excel for data collection and graphical presentation of data.
• Ability to work in a clean room environment and wear proper PPE.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced lab environment and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Aligns with other engineers to ensure process development and qualification.
• Coordinates and/or leads projects between lab, customer input, purchasing, prototype development and production.
• Participates in assessment, test and design review as well as create new, unique designs and concepts to meet internal/external needs.
• Evaluates and provides baseline recommendations for designs based on package costs and performance trade-off.
• May train other engineers and technicians on a variety of concepts.
• Trains technician level personnel and associate engineers on set up, machine output, and may write process manuals or technique tools.
• Assists development engineers with process development and qualification.
• Performs experiments and analyzes results of a variety of variables.
• Generates own specific goals and prioritize workload so those actions are in alignment with department goals.
• Strong presentation skills to ensure understanding and support of departmental projects.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, benefits, and hours
• 120 hours of vacation accrued per year to start
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree