Electronics Technician

YAGEO Group/ KEMET, is seeking an Electronics Technician in Simpsonville, SC. This position works with an experienced, small team of engineers and technicians to build original equipment designs and troubleshoot existing equipment as needed.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Designing and wiring machine panels to meet the needs of equipment design and function from the project engineer.
• Selecting motor drives, PLC’s and other electrical components and ordering from suppliers to support machine builds.
• Program HMI’s, PLC’s, motor drives, robots, linear actuators etc.
• Work with Project Engineers to design, modify or improve existing production equipment.
• Develop a broad understanding of the equipment and technologies used to make Ceramic capacitors.
• Work with external suppliers to evaluate and help design new equipment.
• Occasionally go to production locations for installation, startup and training.

Education and Experience:

Associate degree in Electronics or Mechatronics or a minimum of 3 years’ experience in wiring panels, PLC, robotic controls, or motor drives.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Able to read and create electrical drawings & BOM’s
• Able to communicate with suppliers and plant personnel, both in face to face and remote conferencing situations.
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical abilities.
• Proficient using Word, Excel, Power Point, & remote networking software such as Teams.
• Some travel, domestic and international, as required but typically less than 5% annually.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is a plus.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, or vision systems is a plus.

The successful candidate would be creative, a team player and will have a good work ethic with good time management, analytical and communication skills. We have a highly skilled team of dedicated employees, designing and building the next generation of equipment, pushing the boundaries of design and capability. 

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.