Field Applications Engineer

Description

Kyocera International, Inc. is hiring an Field Applications Engineer at our San Diego facility!

With nearly 80,000 employees globally, Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high-tech ceramics in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, Medical applications, and semiconductor processing. Our innovative materials are found in everything from smartphones to space shuttles! Check out our profile video!

Look at these PERKS !

• Competitive pay, benefits, and hours
• 120 hours of vacation accrued per year to start (that's 3 weeks / year for regular 8-hour shifts!)
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• 401(k)
• 401(k) company match
• Pension
• Medical insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible schedules
• Tuition reimbursement

We have a long-tenured staff (many with over 30 years of service!), a vital company mission, and an excellent benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid time off to Volunteer, paid Leave options, Tuition Reimbursement, an employer-paid Pension and a 401(k) with both Roth and a healthy company match. Our larger locations also feature onsite gyms, walking tracks, exercise rooms, and employee gardens.

We strive to have a diverse workforce from all backgrounds, including minorities, women, and veterans, who bring their experience to support the innovation and quality that Kyocera is known for.

Kyocera International, Inc. also has a robust corporate culture and philosophy based on the experiences and writings of our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori, which you can learn more about here : Our company motto is "Do the right thing as a human being," and we try to use that motto constantly in our decision-making.

Pay Range - $100k to $140k per year (Actual base pay based on factors such as relevant experience, education, market, qualifications, and skills)

Field Applications Engineer (SS5462)

Exempt : Yes

Safety Sensitive : No

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Field Application Engineer provides pre and post technical support for the sales and marketing teams of KII. Communicates directly with customers and vendors in order to provide system solutions. Additional responsibilities include assisting with the resolution of performance and quality problems post sales and technical training of sales and distribution team.

REQUIREMENTS :

4 year degree, BS preferred : Engineering

3 years outside technical sales engineering experience

Strong technical comprehension of drawings, materials and engineering terms

PCB Engineering and / or Quality Assurance expertise

PCB design and layout expertise (Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, Mentor Graphics PADS)

Semiconductor packaging knowledge (flip chip, wire bond, wafer level packaging, 2.5D / 3.5D IC packaging)

Schematic capture and PCB stack up design

Ability to resolve conflicts effectively and professionally

Effective training skills

Well organized with demonstrated practice of appropriate follow-up

Ability to work well with other people, both externally and internally

Proven written and verbal communication skills (phone, email, presentations, face to face)

Must possess legal driver's license and be able to legally drive in the US

Proficient with Outlook & MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Basic proficiency in extracting information from SAP

Ability to pass background check and drug screen

Eligible to work in an ITAR environment

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear; frequently required to stand, walk; and occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time.

This position may require exposure to information subject to US export control regulations, i.e. the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.