Job Description

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Join Kyocera International, Inc.
We're hiring a Facilities Engineer at our San Diego facility!
Salary Range: $71,919 - $85,000 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

• Onsite 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:
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply today and become part of a team that's shaping the future -- one innovation at a time.
Facilities Engineer (FR5292)
Exempt: Yes
Safety Sensitive: Yes
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
The Facilities Engineer operates, maintains, quotes, upgrades, repairs and improves all systems and equipment. They will work within established design, planning, regulations, and decision-making criteria of US Kyocera facilities.
They are responsible for execution of projects with exposure to budgets, schedules, timelines, and materials for any facility modifications and repairs. Directly supports the departmental manager to oversee repairs and new construction projects.
REQUIREMENTS
Equivalent of four years in high school, plus night, trade extension, or correspondence school specialized training, equal to two years of college.
5-8 years recent related experience in maintenance concepts, safety codes and building engineering
2 years' experience in clean room environment
3 years knowledge of standard safety hazards and precautions
skills with various hand tools, spatial measurements and blueprints
Computer proficiency in maintenance management software as well as Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
Eligible to work in an ITAR environment
This position generally works standard business hours; however, additional hours, including weekends and holidays, may be required at times.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Support minor water treatment operations, closed-loop systems, and/or basic RO or filtration systems, including monitoring water quality, chemical dosing, and coordinating with vendors.

• Troubleshoot and support equipment controlled by PLCs, including basic logic understanding, I/O troubleshooting, and coordination with controls engineers or integrators.
• Coordinates and may supervise hourly personnel such as Electricians, Maintenance mechanics, and Machine operators at all levels in the plant engineering group on projects.
• Complies with HIPAA and OSHA regulations and policies.
• Operates SAP preventative maintenance system and Spare Part system to provide monthly downtime report to management.
• Responsible for a wide variety of routine maintenance and repair on HVAC, electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Interacts with production supervisors to minimize downtime and may schedules others in in the plant-engineering group to provide optimum support.
• Dismantles equipment with hand tools. Replaces defective mechanical parts and troubleshoots. May work closely with vendor and order needed parts.
• Coordinates any inspections (electrical, water, Utility etc.). Follows all federal, state, and local codes. Manages facility routine maintenance work and project execution.
• Assist in achieving cost and quality objectives, including energy efficiency optimization in the facility.
• Works with a variety of contractors on new construction and remodel projects. Reads blueprints and contracts to coordinate deliverables. Monitors performance of contractor and central services like security, waste disposal, parking etc.
• Maintains records, reports, reports, pictures, and files as required. May be included in audits (internal and external).
• Purchases equipment supplies and materials as needed. May write ringis and track related expenses for projects.
• Alerts management of any unsafe conditions and provides building recommendations.
• Onsite work has a high variety of duties and work inside and outside the building. Frequent exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards. Occasional after hour or weekend work. Wide variety of monitoring systems.
• Supports Manager and Sr. Manager and is responsible for reporting on technical and infrastructure issues (HVAC, electricity, fire safety, purified water etc.) which could jeopardize manufacturing.

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, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
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; and occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock.
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.

Skills Required