Sr Epitaxy Process Technician

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 9001 certifiedandIATF 16949 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 Sr. Epitaxy Technician to join our MOCVD operations team in Fremont CA. This role supports the manufacturing of advanced GaN-based laser diode products through hands-on MOCVD tool operation wafer preparation wafer characterization process monitoring and close collaboration with engineering. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented safety-focused comfortable working in a cleanroom manufacturing environment and able to support production priorities with consistent quality and communication.

Specific Responsibilities

• Perform daily epitaxy production activities including wafer and hardware preparation reactor loading recipe execution and MOCVD reactor operation.
• Perform wafer characterization and inspections including optical microscope inspection photoluminescence X-ray diffraction AFM and other metrology methods as required.
• Support and maintain the MOCVD reactor production schedule by coordinating priorities run readiness and tool availability with engineering and operations.
• Contribute to the development documentation and continuous improvement of best practices standard operating procedures and production workflows for MOCVD operations.
• Partner with engineers on process and equipment troubleshooting data review yield improvement and corrective actions to sustain and improve existing processes.
• Maintain a clean organized and safety-compliant work area while following cleanroom protocols and contamination-control requirements.
• Communicate clearly and proactively with engineering maintenance and operations teams regarding daily plans production status tool issues and process concerns.
• Support ISO 9001 and IATF quality-system requirements by following documented procedures maintaining accurate records and escalating deviations or quality concerns.

Experience and Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates degree in a related technical field such as electronics semiconductor technology materials science electrical engineering or equivalent hands-on experience preferred.
• 35 years of experience in a semiconductor cleanroom wafer-processing or related manufacturing environment; MOCVD epitaxy or compound-semiconductor experience strongly preferred.

The full time base salary range for the position of Sr Epi Process Technician is $32.00 to $37.00 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 of export-control requirements applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person as defined by the United States Export Control Regulations. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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