Electronics Technician

With over 100 years of technological innovation, we help make a wide variety of products possible in the world's most rapidly expanding industries. Our components are found in spacecrafts and defibrillators - from outer space to inside our bodies, and in products we use every day. We have the broadest selection of capacitor technologies in the industry, including an expanding range of electromechanical devices and electromagnetic compatibility solutions.

Summary

YAGEO Group/ KEMET, is seeking an Electronics Technician in Simpsonville, SC. This position works with an experienced, small team of engineers and technicians to build original equipment designs and troubleshoot existing equipment as needed. This position will work 1st shift, Monday - Friday. The successful candidate would be creative, a team player and will have a good work ethic with good time management, analytical and communication skills. We have a highly skilled team of dedicated employees, designing and building the next generation of equipment, pushing the boundaries of design and capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and wiring machine panels to meet the needs of equipment design and function from the project engineer.
• Selecting motor drives, PLC's and other electrical components and ordering from suppliers to support machine builds.
• Program HMI's, PLC's, motor drives, robots, linear actuators etc.
• Work with Project Engineers to design, modify or improve existing production equipment.
• Develop a broad understanding of the equipment and technologies used to make Ceramic capacitors.
• Work with external suppliers to evaluate and help design new equipment.
• Occasionally go to production locations for installation, startup and training.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics or Mechatronics
• In lieu of education, three (3) years' experience in wiring panels, PLC, robotic controls, or motor drives
• Education reimbursement is available for students and/or those seeking to further their education
• Able to read and create electrical drawings & BOM's
• Able to communicate with suppliers and plant personnel, both in face to face and remote conferencing situations.
• Proficient using Word, Excel, Power Point, & remote networking software such as Teams
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is a plus

Location & Work Type

• Simpsonville, SC - United States
• Full Time
• Travel - 5% domestic and international as required

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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What we offer

• 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, and mentorship
• Work-life balance support through flexible practices and employee wellness initiatives
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and employee programs
• Global impact by contributing to sustainable solutions and industry-leading technologies

About YAGEO Group
We don't build the final product.
We build what makes it possible.

From resistors to capacitors, inductors to sensors-our components power the breakthroughs that move the world forward.
Electric vehicles. AI data centers. Satellites. Sonar systems.
They move faster, last longer, reach farther-with a spark of us inside.

Headquartered in Taiwan, YAGEO Group unites multiple trusted brands-including YAGEO, KEMET, PULSE, and Telemecanique Sensors and more-into one cohesive force for innovation.
40,000+ employees. 100+ locations. 20 R&D centers. 2,000+ patents. 273,000+ customers.

#1 in resistors and tantalum capacitors.
#3 in MLCCs & inductors
We don't just participate in the future-we enable it.

Why Work at YAGEO Group?

Meaningful work: Every part you help design, test, or improve contributes to real-world innovations.
Global exposure: Collaborate across continents, brands, and breakthrough technologies.
Accelerated growth: With our size, diversity, and momentum, there's no ceiling for where you can go.
Built-in purpose: You're not just part of the process-you're part of the progress.

YAGEO Group. Built into Tomorrow.

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