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Senior Equipment Maintenance Technician


Job Location:

Fremont, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 37 - 43
Posted: 9 October 2026 (16 days ago)
Application Deadline: 6 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Job Description:

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 LaserLight 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 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 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 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.

To learn more about KSLD visit or contact the company at or

Experience and Skills:

Qualifications

Job Description

We are seeking an Senior Equipment Maintenance Technician to join the laser process team in our Fremont fab. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of semiconductor wafer and back-end process tools. You will maintain and support process tool capability in our growing state of the art laser fab.

Specific Responsibilities

  • Perform preventative maintenance troubleshooting repair and service of semiconductor equipment used for both production and engineering in a cleanroom environment.
  • First line of support in; test diagnostic troubleshooting and solving down-time issues
  • Work with engineers and manufacturing with set up and calibration tasks system support preventative maintenance failure analysis documenting and or following procedures.
  • Assist with quality programs; both sustaining as well as in preparation for major audits or certifications.
  • Safety conscious and able to maintain a safe work environment.
  • Maintain parts and spares inventories.

Experience and Skills

  • 10 years of industry experience in equipment maintenance in a semiconductor manufacturing environment
  • Must be willing to work in B Shift hours: 6:00 pm-6:15 am (Sundays Mondays and Tuesdays with every alternate Wednesdays)
  • Experience with several of the following tools: EPI PECVD E-beam sputter lithography tools such as steppers and aligners metrology tools such as ellipsometer and profilometers. Die bonders wire bonders plasma cleaners and hermetic packaging and wet processing tools.
  • Experience in a quality certified environment i.e. ISO9001 5S 8D lean six sigma a plus
  • Excellent communication skills self-driven with the flexibility to work independently or under general guidance or direction.

Safety Responsibilities:

  • May be asked to participate as a member of the ERT (Emergency Response Team)
  • Maintain certifications for response to emergencies (HAZCOM HAZOPER FIRST-AID CPR ERT ETC.) as required.
  • Able to properly use safety equipment to analyze risks and emergencies (SCBA Respirator Drager MST Gas Leak Detection etc.)

Physical Requirements:

  • May be required to receive medical clearance for a respirator.

The full-time base salary range for the position of Senior Equipment Maintenance Technician is $37.00 to $43.00 per hour. The 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 employer. We 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.

Benefits

Medical Dental Vision 401k


Required Experience:

Senior IC