Manufacturing Technician

Company Introduction

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 14001 & 45001 certified 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. 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 18667535273.

Job Description

Specific Responsibilities

* Process production laser lots in wafer fab (Lithography, thin film deposition, dry etch, wet etch, microscopy, metrology)

* Support process engineers on process maintenance and improvement

* Track process steps through electronic traveler system / MES.

• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to suggest improvements in manufacturing process to enhance productivity.
• Data entry and process calculations such as deposition and etch rates and time

Experience and Skills

• Experience with some of the following processes: lithography (spin coat, stepper, mask aligner), thin film deposition (sputter, E-beam, PECVD), wet etch, dry etch (RIE, ICP RIE), saw dicing, laser scribe and break.
• Ability to work with minimal guidance in a dynamic environment.
• Good communication skills. Able to work alongside engineering staff and technicians.
• III-V laser experience preferred, but not required.
• Must be willing to work in A Shift hours: 6:00 am-6:15 pm (Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays with every alternate Wednesdays)
• Must have prior experience working as a technician or experienced operator in a wafer fab environment, working on the typical modules in wafer fabrication.
• Requires a High School Diploma or Equivalent with 1 year experience, or AS or BS with some wafer fab experience highly desired.

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.