Summary
YAGEO Group / KEMET Electronics is seeking a New Product Development Engineer to lead product and process development initiatives within our Simpsonville Innovation Center for Tantalum Polymer Capacitors. In this role, you will work at the intersection of research, engineering, and manufacturing to develop next-generation electronic components and advanced materials solutions. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the entire innovation cycle, from concept development and experimental design to pilot-scale implementation and manufacturing launch. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across R&D, engineering, operations, quality, and manufacturing to bring new technologies from the laboratory to commercial reality. Whether your background is in advanced materials, manufacturing, semiconductor processing, automation, product development, electrochemistry, reliability engineering, or process engineering, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead technical development projects from concept through implementation.
- Design, plan, and execute experiments to evaluate new products, materials, and manufacturing processes.
- Analyze data, draw technical conclusions, and communicate findings to stakeholders.
- Explore and evaluate emerging technologies that enable next-generation capacitor and materials solutions.
- Collaborate with engineers, scientists, technicians, machinist, and manufacturing teams to develop innovative products and processes.
- Work with a dedicated lab facility, pilot manufacturing equipment, and automation systems with support from advanced analytical groups and multidisciplinary technical teams.
- Develop and optimize testing methods, process controls, and performance evaluation techniques.
- Support scale-up activities from laboratory and pilot operations to full manufacturing implementation.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of existing products, processes, and manufacturing capabilities.
Required Qualifications
- Lead technical development projects from concept through implementation.
- Design, plan, and execute experiments to evaluate new products, materials, and manufacturing processes.
- Analyze data, draw technical conclusions, and communicate findings to stakeholders.
- Explore and evaluate emerging technologies that enable next-generation capacitor and materials solutions.
- Collaborate with engineers, scientists, technicians, machinist, and manufacturing teams to develop innovative products and processes.
- Work with a dedicated lab facility, pilot manufacturing equipment, and automation systems with support from advanced analytical groups and multidisciplinary technical teams.
- Develop and optimize testing methods, process controls, and performance evaluation techniques.
- Support scale-up activities from laboratory and pilot operations to full manufacturing implementation.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of existing products, processes, and manufacturing capabilities.
Location & Work Type
- Simpsonville, SC - United States
- Full Time
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.
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
