Sr. Epitaxy Equipment Maintenance Technician

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.

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Job Description

Kyocera SLD Laser is looking for an experienced Sr Epitaxy Equipment Maintenance Technician to join our Epitaxy Fabrication operation teams to support the manufacturing and advanced development of cutting edge GaN-based laser diode products. The successful candidate will directly support our MOCVD tool maintenance activities as well as work in a team environment to optimize equipment hardware and processes.
Specific Responsibilities

• Perform both routine preventative and specialty maintenance of MOCVD reactors associated process equipment and characterization tools.

• Responsible for the maintenance of facilities supporting MOCVD reactors associated process equipment and characterization tools such as gas delivery systems gas filtration systems heat exchangers vacuum pumps etc.

• Perform frequent MOCVD reactor hardware parts cleaning

• Perform equipment failure troubleshooting and root cause analysis and make recommendations for repairs and modifications

• Perform incoming inspections and measurements on equipment and parts received

• Prepare SOPs and parts specification documentation

• Routine inventory control of spare parts and consumables

• Interface with equipment and facilities vendors to support 24/7 manufacturing operation

• Participate in safety programs and related certifications

Experience and Skills

• Minimum of five years experience working in a semiconductor industry or similar

• Solid MOCVD epitaxy equipment knowledge

• Mechanical and electrical aptitude with a hands-on approach; Related certifications a plus

• Comprehensive communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with engineers operators and technicians

• Experience with quality systems and requirements a plus

• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment

• Attention to detail and understanding of the importance of quality workmanship

• Dependable and able to maintain on-call hours or occasional irregular work hours or work week

• Good written and organizational skills; Proficient in MS Office

• Self-driven with the flexibility to work independently or under general guidance and direction

Safety Responsibilities

• May be required to maintain certifications for response to emergencies (i.e. HAZCOM HAZOPER FIRST-AID CPR ERT ETC.) as required

• Able to properly use safety equipment to analyze risks and emergencies (respirator gas leak detection etc.).

• Possess a strong personal focus on safety for themselves and those around them.

• Safety conscious and able to maintain a safe work environment.

Physical Requirements

• May be required to receive medical clearance for respirator use

• Operate material handling equipment (i.e. forklift hand trucks palette jacks etc.)

• Loading and pushing hand trucks and carts to move equipment to various locations

• Climbing stairs and ladders to access areas and equipment

The full time base salary range for the position of Sr Epitaxy 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.

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