Process Engineer

SLD Laser a world leader in commercialization of gallium nitride (GaN) based laser light sources was acquired by KYOCERA Corporation and has commenced operations as a wholly owned subsidiary and group company of KYOCERA Corporation under the name KYOCERA SLD Laser Inc. (KSLD). KSLD is commercializing a new generation of gallium nitride-based laser light sources. KSLDs high luminance LaserLight^TMsources are utilized in a myriad of applications including automotive & mobility specialty & portable lighting entertainment & outdoor projection & AR/VR displays biomedical instrumentation & therapeutics and industrial imaging & material processing.

The company is ISO 9001 certified and automotive compliant to IATF 16949 and operates facilities in Santa Barbara CA and in Fremont CA. KSLDs high luminance LaserLightTM sources are UL and IEC safety certified. The company was recently ranked 7th in Fortune magazines 2021 Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & ProductionTM having promoted an employee-centric corporate culture since its founding.

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.

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Job Description

We are seeking a Process Engineer to join the KSLD Epitaxy operations team. Successful candidates will have a strong understanding of MOCVD principles equipment and processes as well as related material characterization data and methods. This role is responsible for the operation of multiple MOCVD tools daily including developing and optimizing MOCVD recipes and processes to meet development and/or production needs as well as driving process sustaining and SPC best practice. This role is responsible for understanding and analyzing in-situ and in-line metrology associated with MOCVD process and the resulting epi wafers. This role is critical to ensure quality consistency and performance of KSLD epitaxy.

Specific Responsibilities

• Hands-on development and optimization of MOCVD recipes and processes for epitaxial growth of (AlIn)GaN devices in support of both development and volume manufacturing goals
• Design and implement systems and methodologies to ensure process stability and control focusing on improving yield and overall process capabilities
• Drive daily data analysis reporting and general best practice for use of both in-situ and in-line metrology tools and measurements for process monitoring and improvement
• Work with operations engineering and software teams to improve Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Collaborate with equipment team to ensure consumables hardware and equipment maintenance procedures are optimized for target process(es)
• Support KSLD quality programs and requirements both sustaining as well as in preparation for major audits or certifications
• Support and directly contribute to areas including but not limited to: SOP editing or generation training technicians or engineers equipment calibration MSA FMEA 5S Production Change Control and the like.
• Own and/or contribute to resolution of corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) in epi process engineering area

Experience and Skills

• BS or MS is Materials Science Chemistry Electrical Engineering Applied Physics Mechanical Engineering or other relevant Physical Science
• 3 years industry experience in semiconductor manufacturing cleanroom environment
• Significant hands-on experience in operation maintenance and troubleshooting MOCVD reactors including recipe development
• Strong understanding of MOCVD principles equipment and processes as well as related material characterization data and methods
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical methods; JMP software experience
• Ability to work with minimal guidance; self-motivated and resourceful
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willing to work flexibly and outside the scope of standard job duties and past experience according to company needs
• Team player mentality

The full-time base salary range for the Process Engineer position is $110500 to $130000 per 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 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.