Electrical Testing Engineer

Electrical Testing Engineer

Are you passionate about pushing boundaries of what's possible? We are committed to technological innovation and excellence in everything we do. KEMET, a YAGEO Group company, is seeking an Electrical Testing Engineer 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. The role focuses on participation on-site in a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians in the KEMET Ceramics Equipment Engineering group designing, building, and deploying equipment necessary for the manufacture and testing of ceramic capacitors (MLCCs).

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop test plans and procedures for equipment to be used in various manufacturing and lab areas within the Ceramics Business Unit.
• Create complex electrical schematics for measuring Cap, Df, IR, and other electrical characteristics of ceramic capacitors
• Collaborate with other engineers to develop custom and/or modify equipment to meet new manufacturing goals.
• Plan timelines and objectives with project managers and customers targets in focus.
• Work with suppliers and outside experts to continue to improve KEMET equipment and processes.
• Interface with various groups such as production and R&D
• Develop a broad understanding of the equipment and technologies used to make ceramic capacitors.
• Occasional domestic and international travel will be required - 10%.

Qualifications - Expected:

• The successful candidate will be a team player, a self-starter, have a good work ethic, effective time management skills, creativity, analytical skills, and strong communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and schedules.
• Experience developing circuits, diagrams and schematics for various test applications in a production environment.
• Experience with circuit board design and assembly.
• AutoCAD experience or other electrical focused design tool.
• Strong knowledge of DC, AC, Resistance, Amperage, and Frequencies related to electronic components.
• Must have high proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Qualifications - Preferred:

• Working knowledge of other forms of CAD (SolidWorks, eDrawings)
• Experience working with industrial meters and PSUs (Agilent/Keysight, Keithley, KEPCO, Chroma, etc)
• Hands on experience wiring and soldering to assist with the equipment assembly and debug
• Focus on organization when managing drawing series and BOMs
• Some familiarity with safety standards and codes (e.g., NEC, OSHA).

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.