Description 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. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or GED. 4-year degree plus PhD in Engineering or related field. 4+ years' of related professional experience 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, provi