Materials Physicist

Kyocera International, Inc. is now hiring a Materials Physicist in our Vancouver, WA location!

If you have the experience noted below and want to work with an innovative team and a great company, apply today! To find out what Kyocera is all about, check out our profile video!

Look at these PERKS and see why Kyocera is a great team to be on!

• Competitive pay, benefits, and hours
• 120 hours of vacation accrued per year to start (that's 3 weeks/year for regular 8-hour shifts!), accruals grow based on years with the company
• No cap on vacation accruals - employees can save with no limit and even cash it out
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• Generous paid Sick time for managing the unexpected and caring for your family
• Immediate 401(k) eligibility with a company match
• Pension Program (100% paid by employer)
• Medical insurance, Dental and Vision insurance for you and your family with no waiting period
• Life, AD&D and Long-Term Disability insurance (100% employer paid)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off for volunteer activities
• Allowances towards safety shoes/glasses for Production employees
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance benefit
• Various wellness benefits including reimbursement for medical massages, plus many of our locations have on-site gyms

With nearly 80,000 employees globally, Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high-tech Ceramics which are used in a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, medical applications, and semiconductor processing. You will find our innovative materials in everything from smart phones to space shuttles. We have a wonderful and robust corporate culture and philosophy based on the experiences and writings of our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori, which you can learn more about here. Come find out why we have so many long-tenured staff (many with over 30 years of service). We are not only a great place to work but also a great place to retire from! We strive to have a diverse workforce made up of people from all backgrounds, including minorities, women and veterans, who bring their experience to support the innovation and quality that Kyocera is known for.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
The Materials Physicist will be responsible for leading optical, electrical, and other materials characterization work on semiconductor materials and devices; for developing improved understanding of the relationships between crystal growth, processing and physical properties; and for interfacing with customers/partners on development of new semiconductor-related applications. The Materials Physicist works closely with an interdisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and technicians in an interactive environment to establish and improve engineering and production manufacturing capability.

REQUIREMENTS

• PhD in Physics or another closely-related discipline, or B.S./M.S. plus at least 5 years of research experience.
• 2+ years' experience and expertise in characterization of semiconductor-related materials, optics, and/or device physics.
• 2+ years' experience working with semiconductor applications preferred.
• Experience with simple coding (e.g., Python, C++, VBA, etc.) desirable.
• ITAR eligibility is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independently designs experiments, metrology methods, and instruments related to gallium nitride (GaN) and related semiconductor materials; performs optical, electrical, and other materials characterization of semiconductor materials and semiconductor devices; writes simple code (e.g., Python, C++, VBA, etc.) to process data; develops measurement procedures.
• Interprets measurements, evaluates experiments, provides technical consultation for colleagues, and documents and communicates results.
• Proposes, develops, evaluates improved methods for crystal growth and/or materials processing.
• Participates in and/or leads technical discussions with customers.
• Takes ownership of projects and manages results from cradle to grave with guidance from Engineering Manager.
• Prepares and refines work instructions and other associated process documentation; trains technicians.
• Works independently.
• Adapts to changing priorities and schedules.
• Other duties as assigned.

Pay range: $92k - $110k

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.: 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.'s Human Resources team directly.

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