Process Engineer - KAP

Kemet Electronics Corporation

Founded in 1919 in New York City, with over 100 years of technological innovation, we at KEMET, a YAGEO Group Company, help make a wide variety of products possible in the world’s most rapidly expanding industries.

Our components are found in spacecrafts and defibrillators – from outer space to inside our bodies, and in products we use every day.  We have the broadest selection of capacitor technologies in the industry, including an expanding range of electromechanical devices and electromagnetic compatibility solutions.

Summary

KEMET, a YAGEO Group Company is seeking a highly motivated and energetic person to assist process engineering functions within the Simpsonville Innovation Center. This individual will support process control, production, and quality control activities related to the manufacture of high-performance Ta Specialty capacitors. This role will be under the direction of the Process Engineering Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain metrics and indicators used to demonstrate process control and yield improvement
• Employ Six Sigma quality tools to enable root cause analysis for nonconforming product
• Gather and analyze data to support efforts to reduce cost and improve efficiencies
• Work in cross function team atmosphere to ensure the delivery of high-quality components on schedule
• Commissioning and qualification of new equipment and technologies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical (preferred)
• Minimum of one to three years of related experience is preferred
• Must have experience in analytical, computer and statistics (SPC and DOE) strongly preferred
• Team first attitude, flexible, demonstrate a desire to provide solutions
• Practical knowledge of manufacturing operations
• Excellent verbal and technical writing skills
• Must be able to work effectively across disciplines and to communicate effectively
• Must be able to multi-task in a high paced environment

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.

YAGEO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, political affiliation, union membership, protected veteran status, protected genetic information,  marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, in making employment decisions including but not limited to hiring, wages, promotions, rewards, and access to training. Qualified applicants and workers shall be provided with reasonable accommodation for disability and religious practices.

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
• About YAGEO Group
• We don’t build the final product.
• We build what makes it possible.
• From resistors to capacitors, inductors to sensors—our components power the breakthroughs that move the world forward.
• Electric vehicles. AI data centers. Satellites. Sonar systems.
• They move faster, last longer, reach farther—with a spark of us inside.
• Headquartered in Taiwan, YAGEO Group unites multiple trusted brands—including YAGEO, KEMET, PULSE, and Telemecanique Sensors and more—into one cohesive force for innovation.
• 40,000+ employees. 100+ locations. 20 R&D centers. 2,000+ patents. 273,000+ customers.
• #1 in resistors and tantalum capacitors.#3 in MLCCs & inductors
• We don't just participate in the future—we enable it. 
• Why Work at YAGEO Group?
• Meaningful work: Every part you help design, test, or improve contributes to real-world innovations.
• Global exposure: Collaborate across continents, brands, and breakthrough technologies.
• Accelerated growth: With our size, diversity, and momentum, there’s no ceiling for where you can go.
• Built-in purpose: You’re not just part of the process—you’re part of the progress.

YAGEO Group. Built into Tomorrow.

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