Senior Design Engineer

Join Kyocera International, Inc.

We're hiring a Senior Design Engineer at our San Diego, CA facility 

Salary Range: $87,000-125,000 annually
(Final offer based on experience, education, skills, and market factors) 

Why Kyocera?
With nearly 80,000 employees worldwide, Kyocera is a global leader in advanced ceramic technologies used in aerospace, automotive, medical, and semiconductor industries. Our materials power everything from smartphones to space shuttles — and we're just getting started. 

What Makes Us Stand Out?
We don't just offer jobs — we offer careers with purpose, stability, and growth. Here's what you can expect: 

Generous Time Off 

• 3 weeks of vacation to start (120 hours/year)
• 10 paid holidays annually

Financial Wellness 

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer-paid pension plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Investing in You 

• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Flexible schedules

Work-Life Balance & Culture 

• On-site gyms, walking tracks, and employee gardens at larger locations
• Long-tenured team (many with 30+ years of service)
• Inclusive and diverse workforce
• A company philosophy rooted in doing the right thing as a human being

Our Philosophy
Kyocera's culture is deeply inspired by our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori. His values guide our decisions and shape our workplace. Learn more about our guiding principles here: 

Kyocera Values 

Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply today and become part of a team that's shaping the future — one innovation at a time.

Senior Design Engineer (ENG5113)

Exempt: Yes
Safety Sensitive: No

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
A Senior Design Engineer performs complex activities in the design, layout, testing and evaluation of technical products. Acts as a technical liaison providing troubleshooting and technical support for projects related to the development of new products and designs. As an experienced professional, this person provides updates with a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways and works through problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.

REQUIREMENTS
Requires BS degree in engineering design
Requires 5+ years of experience in mechanical design
AutoCAD/Mechanical Desktop/Inventor/Pro Engineer/Solid Works/experience required.
In-depth knowledge of design engineering, geometric tolerances, packaging design, and tool preparation required.
Experience with Kyocera's proprietary methodologies and products preferred.
Advanced understanding of customer and suppliers' processing.
Must possess excellent communication skills in both written and verbal to interface with the outside vendors, to generate and deliver presentations to both internal and external customers.
Eligible to work in an ITAR environment

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs complex product development activities including drawing, board layout, and interpretation and implementation of customer specifications and documentation requirements.
2. Provides existing product line support in design activities and/or modification of hardware in production.
3. Conducts engineering studies and may assign work to technical drafting staff.
4. Communicates with production and sales engineers concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods. Develops new designs that are cost effective and meet timeline requirements.
5. Provides leadership in implementing changes to eliminate packaging-related failures.
6. Provides regular status reports on packaging development projects and process improvement activities.
7. Evaluates, recommends, and implements process improvements for packaging methods with lean manufacturing principles.
8. Generates own specific goals and prioritize workload so those actions are in alignment with department goals.
9. Responsible for providing guidance and training to lower-level engineers and designers and checking/approving their work.

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, walk, sit; occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.

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 frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.

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.