What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Engineering Technician position at KYOCERA AVX?
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.
Sr. Engineering Technician
- Full Time
- 5701 Knowledge Pkwy, Erie, PA 16510, USA
- Mid/Sr. Level
- 7/15/26
Sr. Engineering Technician
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Provides assistance to engineering in resolving process and/or equipment problems. Works with production to resolve manufacturing problems to ensure that process specifications are followed. Run engineering tests and experiments; collects data; reports results.
REPORTS TO: Sr. Engineer / Manufacturing Manager
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan, run and test experiments as requested by supervisor.
- Run equipment as necessary on the production floor to support development operations
- Hand and eye coordination for inspection under magnification, microscope or magnifier
- Collect and summarize data for supervisor.
- Identify and solve manufacturing problems with limited supervisor assistance.
- Write memos, technical reports and process specification revisions.
- Monitor process for compliance with process specs and report discrepancies.
- May handle hazardous waste.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree and at least 4 years’ experience, Associate’s Degree in Engineering Technology or other related technological field of study and 8 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment; or High School Diploma with 12 years’ experience in a related field.
- Computer skills: Able to perform simple data entry and use word processor software.
- Math skills: working knowledge of basic arithmetic, negative numbers, power & roots, decimals and fractions, algebra and basic statistics.
- Verbal/communication: able to read and understand technical reports, process specifications, and office correspondence.
- Able to write clear and understandable memos and procedures.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Able to use or learn the use of basic laboratory test equipment and to train others to its use.
- Working knowledge of basic electricity, electronics and circuits.
- Mechanical aptitude sufficient to understand the detailed operation of production machines.
- Aptitude for troubleshooting and ability to obtain expertise in the production of electronic components.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off