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KYOCERA International, Inc.

Sr. Field Applications Manager

KYOCERA International, Inc., San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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Overview

Kyocera International, Inc. is hiring a Sr. Field Applications Manager at our San Diego, CA facility. The Sr. Field Applications Manager serves as the primary technical liaison between customers and internal manufacturing, quality, and product development teams. This role supports sales efforts by translating customer needs into actionable technical requirements and ensuring alignment across internal teams. The Field Applications Manager will also assist in resolving performance and quality issues and provide technical training and guidance to sales and distribution teams. Perks

Competitive pay, benefits, and hours 120 hours of vacation accrued per year to start (3 weeks/year for regular 8-hour shifts) 10 paid holidays per year 401(k) 401(k) company match Pension Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employee Assistance Program Flexible schedules Tuition reimbursement Pay Range

Pay Range - $130,000 - $160,000 per year (Actual base pay based on factors such as relevant experience, education, market, qualifications, and skills) Details

Sr. Field Applications Manager (SS5562) Exempt:

Yes Safety Sensitive:

No Responsibilities

Act as the technical point of contact for customer inquiries, ensuring clear communication between external stakeholders and internal teams. Deliver engaging presentations on product capabilities, technical solutions, and lifecycle support. Collaborate with sales, R&D, and manufacturing to develop product support strategies. Translate customer requirements into clear specifications and documentation for internal use and vendor communication. Maintain close liaison with manufacturing, product development, and marketing to ensure alignment with current technologies and capabilities. Review technical product designs and ensure customer expectations are met or exceeded; support new product introductions and launches. Monitor and report on technical milestones, field issues, and opportunities for improvement. Work closely with quality and manufacturing teams to address post-sale service and support needs. Provide feedback to manufacturing on evolving customer requirements and market trends. Frequent travel required, both domestic and international. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned. Qualifications

Requirements include: 4-year Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required. Minimum 10+ years of experience in technical customer-facing roles, preferably in field applications, product support, quality, or technical project management. PCB Engineering and/or Quality Assurance expertise preferred PCB design and layout expertise (Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, Mentor Graphics PADS) preferred Semiconductor packaging knowledge (flip chip, wire bond, wafer level packaging, 2.5D/3.5D IC packaging) preferred Strong comprehension of technical drawings, materials, and product specifications. Excellent conflict resolution and interpersonal skills. Highly organized with strong follow-up practices. Proven written and verbal communication skills Valid U.S. documentation and ability to travel domestically and internationally. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Basic proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems. Must be eligible to work in an ITAR environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Act as the technical point of contact for customer inquiries, ensuring clear communication between external stakeholders and internal teams. Deliver engaging presentations on product capabilities, technical solutions, and lifecycle support. Collaborate with sales, R&D, and manufacturing to develop product support strategies. Translate customer requirements into clear specifications and documentation for internal use and vendor communication. Maintain close liaison with manufacturing, product development, and marketing to ensure alignment with current technologies and capabilities. Review technical product designs and ensure customer expectations are met or exceeded; support new product introductions and launches. Monitor and report on technical milestones, field issues, and opportunities for improvement. Work closely with quality and manufacturing teams to address post-sale service and support needs. Provide feedback to manufacturing on evolving customer requirements and market trends. Frequent travel required, both domestic and international. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned. Physical Activities and Environment

The following sections describe physical activities and environment considerations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sit, talk, or hear; frequently stand, walk. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, 50 pounds, or 10 pounds depending on task. Specific vision abilities required include close vision. Occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; moderate noise level. Additional Information

The statements describe the general nature of the job and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Duties may change and additional duties may be assigned. This position may require exposure to information subject to US export control regulations (ITAR or EAR). All applicants must be US persons. Kyocera International, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Reasonable accommodations may be made for applicants with disabilities during the application process. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Know Your Rights: This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights under federal employment laws. For more information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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