CIC Project Engineer Technician

KEMET Electronics Corporation

We at KEMET, a YAGEO Group company, help make a wide variety of products possible in the world's most rapidly expanding industries. Founded in 1919 in Cleveland, Ohio, with over 100 years of technological innovation, we manufacture capacitors and other components for computing, telecommunications, medical, aerospace, defense, and automotive markets.

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 Electronics is seeking a person to assist within the Ceramics R&D Group. This position involves technician support for projects that R&D engineers run for the development of ceramic capacitors for electronic applications. KEMET's ceramics R&D group develops ceramic capacitors for advanced applications in electric vehicles, AI servers, medical electronics as well as military and space applications. This is a first shift position.

Key Responsibilities

• Scheduling batches of capacitors for processing through different process steps within the R&D product development line
• Collecting data from other teams within the process lab and testing lab on the development batches as they are sent through the various processing steps
• Conducting physical measurements and inspections on capacitors, as needed
• Maintain accurate records of processing information manually or in designated software
• Working with Development Team to report on and help troubleshoot through development cycles for new products
• Support quality improvement activities where applicable
• Function as a positive team leader/member

Required Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma, Associate's Degree in Technical field would be a plus
• Experience in Manufacturing and/or Lab environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, & Teams
• Experience with electrical and mechanical repair is a plus
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, and as a team member where needed
• Important to be well organized and efficient at managing your time.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime as needed
• Must be able to work on your feet for extended periods of time
• Must be able to move materials of weight 1 to 10 lbs.

Location & Work Type

• Simpsonville, SC - United States
• Full Time
• Non-Exempt

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.

YAGEO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, political affiliation, union membership, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, in making employment decisions including but not limited to hiring, wages, promotions, rewards, and access to training. Qualified applicants and workers shall be provided with reasonable accommodation for disability and religious practices.

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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