Electrical Testing Engineer

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.

We are currently 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).

• →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 objective 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

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or other related STEM degree.
• Must have high proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Must be a team player, a self-starter, have a good work ethic, effective time management skills, creativity, analytical skills, and strong communication skills
• AutoCAD experience or other electrical focused design tool.
• Strong knowledge of DC, AC, Resistance, Amperage, and Frequencies related to electronic components
• Experience developing circuits, diagrams and schematics for various test applications in a production environment.
• Experience with circuit board design and assembly.
• Experience working with industrial meters and PSUs (Agilent/Keysight, Keithley, KEPCO, Chroma, etc.)
• Hands on experience with wiring and soldering to assist with the equipment assembly and debug
• Some familiarity with safety standards and codes (e.g., NEC, OSHA)
• Focus on organization when managing drawing series and BOM’s
• Ability to remain in a stationary position (seated/standing) for extended periods

• Simpsonville, SC – United States
• Full Time
• 10% of occasional domestic and international travel will be 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.

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.

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