Innovative Laser Process Development Engineer

KYOCERA SLD Laser, Inc; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyocera SLD Laser, Inc. (KSLD) is a global leader in GaN laser light sources, delivering innovative laser solutions for mobility, lighting, displays, biomedical, and industrial applications. The Advanced Development group works on prototype to production improvements.

The Process Development Engineer role focuses on designing and refining laser diode fabrication processes, bringing up new capex equipment, and enabling rapid feedback cycles to support LiFi, AR/VR, and other future markets.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Hands-on experience with ICP, RIE, PECVD, E-beam, Sputter, IBD, ellipsometer, lithography, SEM, AFM and profilometers.
• Develop work instructions and train process technicians on new processes.
• Ability to work with minimal guidance.
• Large dataset process analysis experience using JMP, MATLAB, or SQL.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willing to work outside the scope of normal job duties.
• Perform other duties and projects assigned.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Laser device physics

Fabrication troubleshooting

Data analysis

Teamwork & communication

Independent work

Process development

Education

MS or PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering or other relevant Physical Science

Tools

ICP

RIE

PECVD

E-beam

Sputter

IBD

Ellipsometer

Lithography

SEM

AFM

Profilometer

Job description

Kyocera SLD Laser, Inc. (KSLD) is a global leader in GaN laser light sources, delivering innovative laser solutions for mobility, lighting, displays, biomedical, and industrial applications. The Advanced Development group works on prototype to production improvements.

The Process Development Engineer role focuses on designing and refining laser diode fabrication processes, bringing up new capex equipment, and enabling rapid feedback cycles to support LiFi, AR/VR, and other future markets.