Mechanical 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 Laser Light™ 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 anddeep technical expertise, KSLD collaborates closely with customers todeliver 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. Guidedby 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.

We are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer with strong expertise in thermal and thermal mechanical simulations,solder materials and attach processes, wire bond process andepoxy materials to support the design, development, and reliability of advanced products. This role will focus onthermal management, materials selection, and process development to ensure robust performance and manufacturability.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with thermal modeling tools, a deep understanding of heat transfer, and practical knowledge of soldering and adhesive systems used inhigh-performance assemblies.

• Perform thermal simulations and analyses (steady-state and transient) to optimize product performance and reliability
• Develop and validate thermal models using tools of Solidworks Simulation (FEA), Solidworks Flow Simulation (CFD) or equivalent tools experiences, such as ANSYS, COSMCOL etc.
• Design and evaluate thermal management solutions (heat sinks,interfaces, TIMs, cooling strategies)
• Lead or support solder attach process development, including die attach, component attach, and reflow processes
• Support wire bond process development by defining tools,wires and process parameters to meet product performance and reliability requirements.
• Select and qualify epoxies and adhesive materials for structural bonding, encapsulation, and thermal interface applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electrical,materials, manufacturing, reliability) to ensure design integration.
• Conduct failure analysis and root cause investigations, witha focus on thermal and material-related issues
• Define and execute design validation tests (DVT), including thermal cycling, shock, and environmental testing
• Support manufacturing scale-up by developing process specifications, work instructions, and quality criteria
• Analyze…