Kyocera International, Inc. (North America) · 3 months ago
Senior Research/Development Engineer (Thermal Sciences)
Kyocera International, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high-tech ceramics and is hiring a Senior Research/Development Engineer at their San Diego, CA facility. The role involves designing and developing new products, providing technical support, and collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure product reliability and performance.
Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Demonstrated proficiency with finite element analysis (FEA) and/or computational fluid dynamics (CFD), preferably using Ansys software tools
Experience with sizing of axial fans, and design of heat pipes and vapor chambers is desired. Active and passive cooling of high heat flux microelectronics
Hands-on mechanical and/or thermophysical measurement testing experience is also desired
Experience with thermal conductivity measurement and IR camera imaging is a plus
Evaluate microelectronics packaging thermal/mechanical performance considering manufacturing needs and product reliability
Interact, daily, with a variety of people from multidisciplinary backgrounds. Able to communicate ideas and manage deadlines effectively
May train and/or mentor technician-level personnel and associate engineers to ensure organizational growth
Interfaces with customers as needed, including giving technical presentations
Perform other related duties as required or assigned
Qualification
Required
Requires bachelors degree in engineering or related field
Requires a minimum of 5+ years of related experience or equivalent in education and experience
Demonstrated proficiency with finite element analysis (FEA) and/or computational fluid dynamics (CFD), preferably using Ansys software tools
Evaluate microelectronics packaging thermal/mechanical performance considering manufacturing needs and product reliability
Interact, daily, with a variety of people from multidisciplinary backgrounds
Able to communicate ideas and manage deadlines effectively
May train and/or mentor technician-level personnel and associate engineers to ensure organizational growth
Interfaces with customers as needed, including giving technical presentations
Perform other related duties as required or assigned
Preferred
An advanced degree is preferred
Experience with sizing of axial fans, and design of heat pipes and vapor chambers is desired
Hands-on mechanical and/or thermophysical measurement testing experience is also desired
Experience with thermal conductivity measurement and IR camera imaging is a plus
Benefits
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
Company
Kyocera International, Inc. (North America)
Kyocera International, Inc., headquartered in San Diego, CA, was established in 1969 as a two-person operation serving Silicon Valley's burgeoning semiconductor industry and other high-tech markets throughout the United States.
Funding
Current Stage
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