Kyocera International, Inc. is hiring a Designer in our Hendersonville, NC facility!

If you have the experience noted below and want to work with an innovative team and a great company, apply today!

Look at these PERKS and see why Kyocera is a great team to be on!

• Competitive pay, benefits, and hours
• 120 hours of vacation accrued per year to start (that's 3 weeks/year for regular 8-hour shifts!), accruals grow based on years with the company
• No cap on vacation accruals – employees can save with no limit and even cash it out
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• Generous paid Sick time for managing the unexpected and caring for your family
• Immediate 401(k) eligibility with a company match
• Pension Program (100% paid by employer)
• Medical insurance, Dental and Vision insurance for you and your family with no waiting period
• Life, AD&D and Long-Term Disability insurance (100% employer paid)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off for volunteer activities
• Allowances towards safety shoes/glasses for Production employees
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance benefit
• Various wellness benefits including reimbursement for medical massages, plus many of our locations have on-site gyms

With nearly 80,000 employees globally, Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high-tech Ceramics which are used in a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, Medical applications, and semiconductor processing. You will find our innovative materials in everything from smartphones to space shuttles.

We have a wonderful and robust corporate culture and philosophy based on the experiences and writings of our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori, which you can learn more about here. Come find out why we have so many long-tenured staff (many with over 30 years of service). We are not only a great place to work, but also a great place to retire from! We strive to have a diverse workforce made up of people from all backgrounds, including minorities, women and veterans, who bring their experience to support the innovation and quality that Kyocera is known for.

PAY RANGE = $23.51/hr. to $36.17/hr. 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Under limited supervision, creates moderately complex plans and drawings for engineering and manufacturing use in satisfying customer requests for products. Acquires job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks.
REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma required. Technical or trade schooling preferred.
6 months-2 years of experience as mechanical drafter/designer or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Electronic or telecommunications industry preferred.
Advanced knowledge of drafting techniques, CAD software, design rules, procedures and documentation systems required.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and depth perception.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Prepares working plan and a variety of moderately complex drawings under minimal direction from supervisor or manager. Monitors and updates working plans.
2. Able to use databases and/or software programs, such as package layer software (CAD/CAM), to post and update transactions, design standard packages, data conversion, prepare artwork, and otherwise support design functions.
3. Makes moderately complex engineering computations and adjustments in drawings. Verifies completed work, checks dimensions, and maintains accuracy of drawings.
4. Ensures conformance to company quality system, working with an engineer, manager, or technical staff supervisor.
5. Responsible for originating drawings with accuracy, and in a timely manner. Must efficiently apply geometric and tolerancing standards to all drawings.
6. Modifies and revises designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems.
7. Consults with engineers to discuss and interpret design concepts and determine requirements of detailed working drawings.

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk or hear; regularly required to stand, walk, sit; occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time. This position may require exposure to information subject to US Export Control regulations, i.e.: the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be US persons within the meaning of US regulations.
Kyocera International, Inc. values diversity in its workforce, and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Kyocera International, Inc. Human Resources team directly.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.