Student Coop - Engineering

KEMET Electronics Corporation 

We at KEMET, a YAGEO Group company, help make a wide variety of products possible in the world's most rapidly expanding industries.   

Founded in 1919 in Cleveland, Ohio, with over 100 years of technological innovation, we manufacture capacitors and other components for computing, telecommunications, medical, aerospace, defense, and automotive markets.  Our components are found in spacecrafts and defibrillators - from outer space to inside our bodies, and in products we use every day. We have the broadest selection of capacitor technologies in the industry, including an expanding range of electromechanical devices and electromagnetic compatibility solutions. 

Summary

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and energetic person to assist Process Engineering and Quality Control functions within the Simpsonville Innovation Center. The Co-Op Engineer will support manufacturing activities and quality control activities relating to the manufacture of high-performance Ta Specialty capacitors. This role will work under the direction of the Process Engineering and Quality Manager/Engineers. 

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and conducting experiments for material/product qualification and process scale-up 

• Support production operations-disposition of non-conforming product 

• Commissioning of new equipment and technologies if required 

• Work closely with engineers/technicians to ensure the process plant is set up to provide maximum output levels and efficient running of the production facility 

• Obtain and summarize date, make observations and conclusions, propose path forward based on all gathered information 

Required Qualifications

• Engineering curriculum background (ME, ChE, EE, Matl Science preferred) 

• Must have strong analytical and computer skills; experience in statistics (SPC and DOE) helpful 

• Practical knowledge of manufacturing operations helpful 

• Excellent verbal and technical writing skills 

• Must be able to work effectively across disciplines and to communicate effectively 

• Must be able to multi-task in a high paced environment 

Location & Work Type

• Simpsonville, SC – United States 

• Co-Op 

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.

What We Offer

• Collaborative work environment that values innovation and teamwork
• Inclusive company culture built on respect, integrity, and continuous improvement
• Career growth opportunities with access to training, and mentorship
• Work–life balance support through flexible practices and employee wellness initiatives
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and employee programs
• Global impact by contributing to sustainable solutions and industry-leading technologies

About YAGEO Group 
We don’t build the final product. 
We build what makes it possible. 

From resistors to capacitors, inductors to sensors—our components power the breakthroughs that move the world forward. 
Electric vehicles. AI data centers. Satellites. Sonar systems. 
They move faster, last longer, reach farther—with a spark of us inside. 

Headquartered in Taiwan, YAGEO Group unites multiple trusted brands—including YAGEO, KEMET, PULSE, and Telemecanique Sensors and more—into one cohesive force for innovation. 
40,000+ employees. 100+ locations. 20 R&D centers. 2,000+ patents. 273,000+ customers. 

#1 in resistors and tantalum capacitors. 
#3 in MLCCs & inductors 
We don't just participate in the future—we enable it.  

Why Work at YAGEO Group?  

Meaningful work: Every part you help design, test, or improve contributes to real-world innovations. 
Global exposure: Collaborate across continents, brands, and breakthrough technologies. 
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