Develops, integrates, and improves laser diode fabrication processes for novel devices and production enhancements. Responsibilities include process experimentation, device performance and yield improvement, work-instruction development, technician training, SPC implementation, wafer-fab equipment procurement and startup, hands-on tool optimization, data analysis, and quality-audit support. The role requires substantial fab-floor work, collaboration across development and production teams, safe vacuum-tool operation, and independent execution.

Leads epitaxy manufacturing and engineering across Goleta and Fremont operations for GaN laser products. Oversees epitaxial technology development, capacity planning, reactor allocation, production execution, budgeting, supplier interactions, and continuous improvement. Drives yield, cost, capacity, cycle-time, and product-performance improvements while providing hands-on technical guidance. Recruits, mentors, and develops engineering leaders and staff, manages complex projects, and ensures organizational goals, timelines, and production plans are achieved.

Drive new product introduction for GaN laser products by translating designs into manufacturable processes, optimizing process flows and controls, improving yield and uniformity, analyzing device performance with microscopy and statistical tools, documenting developments, ensuring quality and safety compliance, and reducing production costs. Collaborate with R&D, reliability, and failure-analysis teams to resolve technical challenges and deliver continuous process improvements.