Process Development Engineer
About The Position
KYOCERA SLD Laser, Inc. (KSLD) is a global leader in the commercialization of gallium nitride (GaN) based laser light sources. As a wholly owned subsidiary of KYOCERA Corporation, KSLD combines advanced laser innovation with the strength, scale, and manufacturing excellence of a global technology leader. KSLD develops and manufactures high performance LaserLight™ solutions engineered to deliver exceptional brightness, efficiency, and reliability. Our GaN laser technologies enable a wide range of applications, including automotive and mobility, specialty and portable lighting, projection and AR/VR displays, biomedical instrumentation, industrial imaging, and emerging communication technologies such as LiFi. With vertically integrated capabilities and deep technical expertise, KSLD collaborates closely with customers to deliver application specific laser solutions, accelerating development timelines from concept through production. The company operates advanced R&D and manufacturing facilities in Santa Barbara, CA and Fremont, CA, supporting both innovation and high volume manufacturing needs. KSLD is ISO 9001 certified and IATF 16949 compliant for automotive applications, and its products meet rigorous UL and IEC safety standards, reflecting a strong commitment to quality, safety, and reliability. Recognized by Fortune magazine’s Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production™, KSLD fosters an employee centric culture built on collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous innovation. Guided by a mission to engineer the future of light, KSLD develops laser based solutions that power next generation mobility, consumer, specialty lighting, and industrial technologies. KSLD will continue to pioneer the future of light by developing, manufacturing and marketing innovative laser based products with high efficiency and luminance for mobility, specialty lighting, consumer, and industrial applications.
Requirements
- MS (+2 years experience) or PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering or other relevant Physical Science.
- Knowledge of laser device physics and fabrication.
- Strong hands-on experience with several of the following processes and tools: ICP, RIE, PECVD, E-beam, Sputter, IBD, ellipsometer, lithography, SEM and AFM / profilometers.
- Develop work instructions and train process technicians on new processes.
- Help drive development by facilitating rapid-turn short-loop feedback cycles.
- Ability to work with minimal guidance.
- Large dataset process analysis experience using software such as JMP, MATLAB, or SQL.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Willing to work outside the scope of normal job duties and experience.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, integrate, and refine existing laser diode fabrication processes and develop new fabrication processes for novel devices in future markets.
- Develop and refine new processes for laser chips and other device manufacturing.
- Investigate and apply novel techniques for improved device performance, reliability and yield.
- Develop work instructions and train process technicians on new processes.
- Help drive development by facilitating rapid-turn short-loop feedback cycles.
- SPC monitoring and implementation towards continuous improvement of laser products.
- Specify, procure and bring up new wafer fab capital equipment.
- Hands-on process implementation and tool optimization – significant time on the fab floor.
- Maintain a safe work environment while working with vacuum tools.
- Support quality programs both sustaining as well as in preparation for major audits or certifications.
- Perform other duties and projects assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
