MTS Laser Physics Design & Development Engineer

Company Introduction

KYOCERA SLD Laser Inc. (KSLD)is a global leader in the commercialization ofgallium nitride (GaN) based laser light sources. As a wholly owned subsidiary ofKYOCERA Corporation KSLD combines advanced laser innovation with the strength scale and manufacturing excellence of a global technology leader.

KSLD develops and manufactures high performance LaserLightsolutions 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 inSanta Barbara CAandFremont CA supporting both innovation and high volume manufacturing needs.

KSLD isISO 14001 & 45001 certified compliantfor automotive applications and its products meet rigorous UL and IEC safety standards reflecting a strong commitment to quality safety and reliability.

Recognized byFortune magazines 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.

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Job Description

Kyocera SLD Laser is seeking a highly accomplished MTS Engineer with deep expertise in laser physics device design and physics based simulation to drive next generation laser diode technologies from epitaxial concept through device fabrication and experimental validation.

This role is designed for a hands on technical leader and individual contributor who owns solutions end to endfrom EPI design inputs and modeling through device architecture to test development characterization and data correlation. The position supports advanced development and product programs targeting automotive AR/VR industrial biomedical and display markets.

Specific Responsibilities

This is primarily a design and modeling role with expected hands on engagement in device characterization correlation and technical problem solving.

Laser Device Design & Physics Based Simulation

• Architect advanced laser diode structures including MQW active regions waveguides DFB/DBR cavities and optical confinement schemes.
• Develop and execute Multiphysics semiconductor laser modeling epitaxial heterostructure Band structure and wave guide optical simulation to guide device architecture performance tradeoffs and risk reduction.
• Perform sensitivity and margin analysis for threshold current slope efficiency wall plug efficiency wavelength stability SMSR linewidth polarization and beam quality.
• Correlate simulation predictions with experimental data and calibrate models accordingly.

Epitaxy to Device Co Design

• Translate device performance targets into epitaxial structure requirements including layer thickness composition doping and confinement design.
• Collaborate closely with the epitaxy team to define growth strategies that balance performance yield reliability and manufacturability.
• Lead data driven design of experiments (DOE) to accelerate convergence from concept to robust device designs.

Testing Characterization reliability & Correlation

• Collaborate and contribute where possible with Test team on laser diode characterization plans and execution.
• Collaborate with test engineering to develop or refine test setups automation and measurement methodologies.
• Support test engineering on performance or reliability limitations diagnostic through physics based root cause analysis.
• Apply structured problem solving statistical techniques and continuous improvement methods.

Innovation & Technical Leadership

• Generate intellectual property and contribute to patent disclosures and technical publications.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in laser physics and device design across cross functional teams.
• Mentor junior engineers through technical guidance and example (no direct reports required).

Experience and Skills

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering Applied Physics Materials Science or related field.
• 7 years of experience in laser diode design and development (GaN / IIIV experience strongly preferred).
• Strong foundation in semiconductor laser physics optical waveguides and device modeling.
• Demonstrated ability to bridge theory simulation fabrication and test correlation.
• Handson experience with laser device characterization and data analysis (e.g. laser diode gain and waveguide loss measurement techniques etc.).
• Proficiency with simulation tools (e.g. Photon Design modules COMSOL Lumerical or equivalent) and data analysis software (JMP MATLAB Python etc.).
• Experience with DOE SPC and structured problem solving methodologies (Six Sigma familiarity a plus).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skillsable to clearly summarize complex technical results for cross functional audiences.
• Highly self motivated organized and capable of managing multiple technical workstreams independently.

The full time base salary range for the position of MTS Laser Physics Design and Development Engineer is $157000 to $185000 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.