Research & Development Technician

Join Kyocera International, Inc. We're hiring a Research & Development Tech 3 at our Fisher Landing Location
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Salary Range: $26 - $32 hourly (Final offer based on experience, education, skills, and market factors)

Why Kyocera? With nearly 80,000 employees worldwide, Kyocera is a global leader in advanced ceramic technologies used in aerospace, automotive, medical, and semiconductor industries. Our materials power everything from smartphones to space shuttles - and we're just getting started.

What Makes Us Stand Out? We don't just offer jobs - we offer careers with purpose, stability, and growth. Here's what you can expect:

• 3 weeks of vacation to start (120 hours/year)
• 10 paid holidays annually

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer-paid pension plan

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Flexible schedules

• Onsite gyms, walking tracks, and employee gardens at larger locations
• Long-tenured team (many with 30+ years of service!)
• Inclusive and diverse workforce
• A company philosophy rooted in doing the right thing as a human being

Kyocera's culture is deeply inspired by our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori. His values guide our decisions and shape our workplace. Learn more about our guiding principles here:

Apply today and become part of a team that's shaping the future - one innovation at a time.

The Research and Development Technician 3 works under moderate supervision to perform functions associated with R&D and/or production and engineering activities. Uses a variety of programs and machines to collect and evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to pre-production processes, instruments, or equipment. Works with engineers to build testing equipment and in conducting experiments on a variety of work, which is generally new or unstructured in nature.

May train other workers and lead projects.

• AS or Technical degree
• 6 years Technician experience required or equivalent combination of education and experience in a production environment.
• Ability to use basic measuring equipment including microscope, caliper, micrometer etc.
• May require ability to use complex laboratory equipment i.e. SEM/EDS, Auger, TGA/DSC, Acoustic Imaging System and Dilatometer etc.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend verbal and written instructions in English.
• Skill in applying basic statistics, formulas, excel
• Skill in reading mechanical drawings

• Pass drug and background check
• Willingness to wear finger cots, masks, and/or cleanroom apparel.
• Ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods.
• Ability to grab small parts or hand tools with hands.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35lbs.

Eligible to work in an ITAR Environment