Process Engineering Intern

Kyocera has a temporary internship position for a Process Engineering Intern at our San Diego, CA facility, with frequent travel to the Tijuana, MX facility (KMX). Candidates selected for hire will be hired through one of Kyocera’s approved staffing partners. 

Pay is $25 per hour

With nearly 80,000 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!

Exempt: No
Safety Sensitive: Yes

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

We are seeking a Process Engineering Intern to support a project focused on standardizing manufacturing processes for KMX products. This internship will assist engineering teams with analyzing current product process flows, identifying opportunities for process standardization, and supporting testing activities to help improve product quality for future product lines. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist in grouping KMX products into families based on package and technology types (e.g., LDMOS, SMD, traditional TO products).
• Collect and document existing manufacturing process flows and process conditions, including detailed plating processes.
• Support analysis to determine whether processes are consistent within product families and help identify appropriate standardized process flows.
• Assist with confirmation testing of standardized process flows using existing production parts.
• Support efforts to extract and document KMX design rules and process rules from current products.
• Prepare documentation and summaries of findings for the engineering team.

Qualifications: 

• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering (Electrical, Materials, Chemical, Mechanical, or related field).
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.
• Ability to review technical processes and organize process information.
• Willingness to travel and visit KMX facilities as needed.
• Valid passport required; Global Entry preferred.
• Spanish language proficiency preferred to support communication during facility visits.

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 regularly required to talk or hear; frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms; and occasionally required to stand, walk.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds..

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
There are no harmful environmental conditions that are present for this position.

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.