Technician - Advanced Material Development Group

YAGEO Jobs • Simpsonville, SC

15h • Onsite

About The Position

YAGEO Group is seeking a technician in our Advanced Material Development Group at our Simpsonville, SC facility. This person will provide R & D laboratory support for the development of improved next generation capacitor materials. This is a first shift position.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science preferred. Degrees or working experience in other engineering or technical fields will also be considered.
• Knowledge and hands-on experiences with general chemistry or lab techniques including chemical experiments, formulation, purification, and analytical techniques.
• Working experience in a lab, production, manufacturing environment handling analytical or production equipment
• Working knowledge of computer-based systems necessary for lab operation and data analysis, including MS Office tools and statistics software.
• Good organization and time management skills, with capability to handle multiple tasks
• Self-motivated and demonstrated curiosity and passion to understand, troubleshoot and solve problems encountered at work
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide R & D laboratory support for the development of improved next generation capacitor dielectric and electrolytes by performing anodization, electrochemical reactions, polymer coating formulations, and characterizations which includes analytical measurements in the lab
• Plan and conduct experiments independently, collect necessary data, organize/record the data, share conclusions broadly and continue experiments as needed with minimal guidance from supervision
• Interface with research investigators in the materials group to set the objectives and priorities for the various tests
• Ensure the various laboratory and analytical measurement systems are in good working condition and to make upgrades as needed

Benefits

• Collaborative work environment that values innovation and teamwork
• Inclusive company culture built on respect, integrity, and continuous improvement
• Career growth opportunities with access to training
• Work–life balance support and employee wellness initiatives
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and employee programs
• Global impact by contributing to sustainable solutions and industry-leading technologies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree