MTS Process Integration Engineer

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.

To learn more about KSLD, visit www.kyocerasldlaser.com or contact the company at [email protected] or 18667535273.

Job Description

The MTS Process Integration Engineer is responsible for driving new product introduction activities including designing, developing, and optimizing processes and products. They work closely with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and solve technical challenges.

Specific Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the R&D to translate laser design requirements into manufacturable processes.
• Develop, design, and optimize manufacturing processes and systems for the production of various products, ensuring adherence to quality standards and specifications.
• Implement process flow and maintain process control techniques and practices to ensure high yield and uniformity across production batches.
• Collaborate with Rel/FA engineers to conduct rigorous analysis and characterization of fabricated devices to ensure they meet the specified performance criteria, utilizing tools like SEM, AFM, and optical microscopy.
• Utilize data analysis and statistical tools for data mining process and devices parameters and implement data-driven solutions for improvement.
• Document all process developments, modifications, and optimizations for future reference and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with industry and company quality standards and participate in quality control initiatives.
• Follow safety guidelines and environmental regulations and contribute to sustainability and safety initiatives.
• Monitor and manage production costs, identify areas for cost reduction, and work on cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, or a related physical science discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct experience in an optoelectronic company, with a focus on one or more laser categories: high-power multimode lasers, or low-power single-mode lasers, DFBs, photonic integrated circuits (PICs), SOAs.
• Experiences on diverse grating process methodologies on Gallium Nitride are a big plus, from photolithography, ebeam-lithography, holographic, nanoimprint.
• Experience with mask design tool (L-Edit, Cadence or Klayout)
• Experience with several of the following processes and tools for Gallium Nitride processes: ICP, RIE, PECVD, E-beam deposition, lithography , Sputter, ellipsometer, SEM, AFM, profilometers.
• Strong dataset process analysis using software such as JMP or Python
• Experience in a quality certified environment, i.e. ISO9001, 5S, 8D, lean six sigma
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

The full-time base salary range for the MTS Process Integration Engineer position is $157,000 to $185,000 per annum. The range reflects the minimum and maximum possible base salary for new hires for the role, based on the advertised location. Individual pay is determined by several factors including work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and training. For more information about the base salary range applicable to the work location, talk to the recruiter. 

Kyocera SLD Laser, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements of personnel as classified.