Manufacturing R&D Engineer

Are you an innovative R&D Engineer eager to make a significant impact with a global leader specializing in high-reliability capacitors for critical industries including aerospace, defense, and civil aviation? Exxelia is seeking a passionate engineer to join our Capacitor Engineering team. This is your chance to drive cutting-edge product innovation, owning the full lifecycle of capacitor design from prototyping through testing and qualification. In this role, you will be the subject matter expert for a designated portfolio of capacitor materials, working closely with cross-functional teams to push the boundaries of performance, quality, and reliability in demanding environments

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead and material subject matter expert for designated materials used in capacitor manufacturing.
• Lead end-to-end custom and standard capacitor design projects, taking products from initial concept through prototyping, qualification, and transition into production.
• Build, and evaluate functional prototypes to validate electrical, mechanical, and thermal performance parameters.
• Define, plan, and execute rigorous qualification testing protocols and environmental stress testing (e.g., life testing, thermal shock, vibration) in compliance with space and military standards.
• Perform root cause failure analysis (RCFA) on prototype, qualification, and returned test units to drive continuous product and material improvements.
• Partner with raw material suppliers to evaluate, select, and characterize new material formulations and alternative material sources.
• Collaborate with Process Engineering and Manufacturing teams to ensure new capacitor designs seamlessly transition from R&D prototyping to full-scale production.
• Maintain comprehensive engineering documentation, including design guidelines, technical specifications, material safety parameters, test plans, and qualification reports.
• Provide technical direction and expertise to teams to support customer-specific design-in requirements and custom solutions.

Role Requirements:

• BS degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, or similar field.
• 3+ years of experience in product development, material characterization, or R&D engineering within passive electronic components or a related high-reliability industry.
• Deep technical understanding of capacitor technologies, dielectric materials, and passive component fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience with material characterization, prototype fabrication, and electrical test equipment.
• Strong knowledge of qualification standards, reliability modeling, and failure analysis methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills using data-driven methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple and varied responsibilities in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.
• Experience in a high-performance manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Exxelia is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person