Lead Controls Engineer

Kyocera International Inc. is hiring a Lead Controls Engineer at our Camas WA facility!

With nearly 80000 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 (thats 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 - $105k to $152k per year ( Actual base pay based on factors such as relevant experience education market qualifications and skills)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Works with hardware and software to develop and improve capabilities for communication and control with instrumentation and database systems. Specifies precise new product functional requirements; designs tests and integrates components to produce final designs; and evaluates the designs overall effectiveness cost reliability and safety. Adapts or writes software to improve communication and data usage. Collaborates heavily with internal engineering and manufacturing partners contract manufacturers designers and product specialists to optimize designs for manufacturability. Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.

REQUIREMENTS

B.S. Electrical Engineering or another closely related discipline

10 years experience with software for control and / or communication such as Programmable Logic Control (PLC) Distributed Control Systems (DCS) Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems or SQL. An ability to code in one or more common programming languages (e.g. C C# C Python VBA HTML) used in engineering practice is expected.

Ability to set up SQL databases to capture data streams from hundreds of sensors and assist process engineers in monitoring and control of process equipment.

Experience transitioning engineering processes into manufacturing is highly desirable.

Must be able to lead a project team and maintain a project schedule be a self-starter detailed-oriented and have exceptional organizational skills.

High level of personal energy; strong work ethic.

Demonstrated safety-oriented mindset.

Ability to communicate clearly in English.

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 continuously required to talk or hear; regularly required to stand; frequently required to reach with hands and arms; and occasionally required to stoop kneel crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 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 work in high precarious places.

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 and Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be US persons within the meaning of US regulations.

Kyocera International Inc. values diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an AAP / EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race sex color religion sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or on the basis of disability.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying you may contact Kyocera International Inc. Human Resources team directly.

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

Key Skills

Administrative Skills,Facilities Management,Biotechnology,Creative Production,Design And Estimation,Architecture

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Engineering

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 105 - 152