Project/design Engineer - Firing Area

Project/Design Engineer

KEMET Electronics Corporation, a YAGEO Group company, helps 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.

KEMET Electronics is seeking a Project/Design Engineer in our Simpsonville, SC location with an emphasis on Clean Room processes, presses, and various other production equipment. Work with an experienced small team of engineers to lead capital projects for original equipment designs and purchased equipment installations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage capital equipment projects, estimate project costs, develop project designs, then manage the projects from concept to completion.
• Track costs and forecast spending on a monthly basis
• Lead the design and build of new cutting-edge production equipment
• Work with Development teams to evaluate new technologies and incorporate them into processes
• Work with Production and Process Engineering 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 design new equipment
• Go to production locations for installation, startup and training
• Perform basic to intermediate mechanical equipment design with some understanding of tolerancing, materials and fasteners is a plus

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other engineering disciplines
• Experience in mechanical engineering, equipment design and construction skills a plus
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, and vision systems is a plus
• Understanding of basic material science and ceramic material properties
• Be able to communicate with suppliers and plant personnel, both in face to face and remote conferencing situations, potentially across language variations.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Proficient with using MS Office and remote collaboration using MS Teams
• Proficient in AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks is a plus
• This position remains a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.

Location & Work Type

• Simpsonville, SC – United States
• Full Time
• Travel - 10% of domestic and international travel

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.