What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at Kyocera AVX and Careers?
KYOCERA AVX is a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future. As a wholly owned subsidiary of KYOCERA Corporation structured to capitalize on shared resources and technical expertise, KYOCERA AVX has an expansive global footprint comprised of several dozen research, development, and manufacturing facilities spanning more than 15 countries and staffed with talented personnel dedicated to innovation, component quality, customer service, and enabling a brighter future through technology.
KYOCERA AVX designs, develops, manufactures, and supplies advanced capacitors, antennas, connectors, circuit protection and timing devices, sensors, controls, filters, fuses, diodes, resistors, couplers, and inductors optimized for employment in the international 5G, IoT, aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, industrial, medical, and military markets.
Process Engineer
- 1 Avx Blvd, Fountain Inn, SC 29644, USA
- With Professional Experience
- 2/27/26
FULL TIME
Primary Function:
As a Process Engineer you will design new and optimize existing industrial processes to transform raw materials into finished products efficiently and safely. You will monitor and maintain equipment, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations. You will gather, analyze and report on data relating to production, efficiency and cost towards the goals of maximizing output, reducing costs, and improving product quality. The ideal candidate will have education and/or experience in Chemical and/or Material Science Engineering.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan details of assigned project, including methods and scope of work under the functional guidance of senior personnel where some detailed outline of procedures and desired results are given.
- Coordinates design and development of projects with related activities to ensure compatibility of design and adherence to specifications.
- Prepares materials for effective, efficient training of machine operators.
- Serves as liaison with equipment manufacturers for process and machinery improvements.
- Establishes and conducts test, analyzes and interprets test results and prepares reports summarizing methods employed and results obtained in the solution of the assigned project.
- Requires the limited use and/or application of basic engineering or scientific principles, theories and concepts to develop solutions to problems of limited scope.
- Prepares training manuals, operating procedures and instructions for manufacturing processes.
- Ensures proper manufacturing procedures are followed, adhering to all safety policies and procedures and quality regulations and standards, and achieving optimal operational costs.
- Identifies production process problems, conducts tests and experiments to analyze problems; solves problems in conjunction with other departments.
- Provides technical support to technicians and production personnel in response to production issues or during preventative maintenance utilizing excellent interpersonal skills.
- Troubleshoots machinery as required with the support of a qualified technician.
- Creates and manages project plans for continuous improvement initiatives, delivering on results as committed.
- Analyzes manufacturing process capabilities of new products to identify potential production processing.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required (Chemical or Material Science Engineering strongly preferred).
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Continuous Improvement / Problem Solving.
- Deployment and Monitoring of Key Indicators.
- Formalization and Transmission of Knowledge and Skills
- Project Management and Innovation
EEO Statement:
Kyocera-AVX is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.