Senior Equipment Maintenance Technician
About the Company
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 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.
About the Role
We are seeking a 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.
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.
- 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, 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.).
- May be required to receive medical clearance for a respirator.
Physical Requirements
May be required to receive medical clearance for a respirator.
Pay
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.
Schedule
B Shift hours: 6:00 pm–6:15 am (Sundays, Mondays