Manufacturing Technician
Company: KYOCERA SLD Laser, Inc
Location: Fremont
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description SLD Laser, a world leader in
commercialization of gallium nitride (GaN) based laser light
sources, was acquired by KYOCERA Corporation and has commenced
operations as a wholly owned subsidiary and group company of
KYOCERA Corporation under the name KYOCERA SLD Laser, Inc. (KSLD).
KSLD is commercializing a new generation of gallium nitride-based
laser light sources. KSLD's high luminance LaserLightTM sources are
utilized in a myriad of applications including automotive &
mobility, specialty & portable lighting, entertainment & outdoor,
projection & AR/VR displays, biomedical instrumentation &
therapeutics, and industrial imaging & material processing. The
company is ISO 9001 certified and automotive compliant to IATF
16949, and operates facilities in Santa Barbara, CA and in Fremont,
CA. KSLD's high luminance LaserLightTM sources are UL and IEC
safety certified. The company has also been named Fortune's "Best
Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production," having promoted an
employee-centric corporate culture since its founding. 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 www.kyocera-sldlaser.com or contact the company at
info@kyocera-sldlaser.com or 1-866-753-5273. SLD Laser, a world
leader in commercialization of gallium nitride (GaN) based laser
light sources, was acquired by KYOCERA Corporation and has
commenced operations as a wholly owned subsidiary and group company
of KYOCERA Corporation under the name KYOCERA SLD Laser, Inc.
(KSLD). KSLD is commercializing a new generation of gallium
nitride-based laser light sources. KSLD's high luminance
LaserLightTM sources are utilized in a myriad of applications
including automotive & mobility, specialty & portable lighting,
entertainment & outdoor, projection & AR/VR displays, biomedical
instrumentation & therapeutics, and industrial imaging & material
processing. The company is ISO 9001 certified and automotive
compliant to IATF 16949, and operates facilities in Santa Barbara,
CA and in Fremont, CA. KSLD's high luminance LaserLightTM sources
are UL and IEC safety certified. The company was recently ranked
7th in Fortune magazine's "2021 Best Workplaces in Manufacturing &
ProductionTM," having promoted an employee-centric corporate
culture since its founding. 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
www.kyocera-sldlaser.com or contact the company at
info@kyocera-sldlaser.com or 1-866-753-5273. 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 B Shift
hours: 6:00 pm-6:15 am (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 3 years experience, or AS or
BS with some wafer fab experience highly desired. The full-time
base salary range for the Manufacturing Technician position is
$30.00 to $34.00 per hour with a shift differential of 12%. 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.
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k
Keywords: KYOCERA SLD Laser, Inc, Napa , Manufacturing Technician, Engineering , Fremont, California
