Materials Engineer - Research

Primary Function:Materials Science Research Engineer who will manage the selection, development and analysis of materials and processes for a variety of electronic components. These will include ceramic formulations, metal electrode selections and polymers for binders, plasticizers and coating applications. The successful candidate with have an understanding of 1) basic materials structure-property relationships as applied to electronic devices, 2) materials processing techniques such as milling, tape casting, screen printing, die pressing, and high temperature heat treatments and 3) characterization techniques such as viscometry, thermal analysis, x-ray diffraction, and electron microscopy. The position will also require skills in project planning and tracking, data analysis, written and oral communication of progress, and engineering team participation and management skills.Duties and Responsibilities:Conducting experiments, including proper materials handling and safe equipment use, numerical evaluation, summarizing results and significant outcomes, and reporting in oral and written presentations and reportsProject planning, including setting goals, benchmarking, resourcing and timeline constructionTracking project progress, summarizing results, reporting to collaborators and management in oral and written presentations and reportsTransfer of successful projects to production groups with reporting, training and follow-upConsultation with production, sales, marketing, quality and other groups on common issues and problem-solving effortsMaterials evaluation and selection, including hazardous chemical handling and disposalEquipment evaluation and selection, including safety evaluationComposing experimental and equipment proceduresScientific literature study, patent evaluation, summarizationManagement and training of subordinate team members, as requiredImplementation of management directives for business, ethics, environmental, health, safety, continuous improvement, and workplace well-being.Competencies:General materials characterization and testingDispersion and rheologySolid state chemical reactionsCharacterization of powders and bulk materials samplesFundamentals of device electrical measurementsAdvanced characterization techniques for materialsRequirements:Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Materials Science, Ceramic Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field1-5 years in a relevant engineering position, preferably in a manufacturing environment.Team experience preferred – working in conjunction with other engineering disciplines is critical. Experience in interactions with mechanical and electrical engineers is desired.Communication and documentation skills are vital.Project management skills using Smartsheet, MS Project or similar are highly desired.Statistical software package skills (Minitab, JMP) are also highly desired.EEO Statement:Kyocera-AVX is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V/SO:  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.