Process Engineering Technician provides technical support to engineers to ensure production goals of the organization are met. Provides assistance related to the review of existing and design of new manufacturing equipment, processes, and plants. Being a Process Engineering Technician may suggest or implement equipment purchases, modifications or calibration changes that could result in improved productivity or reduced costs related to production. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Additionally, Process Engineering Technician typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Process Engineering Technician may require 0-1 year of general work experience. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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
This role will focus on the rapid execution of laser processing lots, process development, and associated testing for the characterization of device and process performance.
The successful candidate will be hands-on, self-motivated and detail-oriented, with the ability to quickly learn and carry out our fabrication process and test procedures from start to finish.
Contributing to the improvement of process techniques is also expected.
This person will play an important role in developing new laser device structures and fabrication processes.
Process lots in wafer fab (lithography, thin film deposition, dry etch, wet etch, microscopy, metrology, etc.)
Execute test / split lots and help develop new wafer fab processes.
Testing of devices and test-structures
Tracking of process steps, documenting results, and daily pass downs
Data entry and process calculations such as deposition and etch rates and timed.
Experience and Skills
Requires a High School Diploma or Equivalent with 2 years of experience, or AS or BS with some wafer fab experience highly desired.
Ability to manage various tasks in given schedule.
Ability to work with minimal guidance in a dynamic environment.
Good communication skills. Able to work alongside engineering staff and technicians.
Experience working as a technician or experienced operator in a wafer fab environment; working on the typical modules in wafer fabrication is preferred, but not required.
Experience with several of the following processes is plus: lithography (spin coat, stepper, mask aligner), thin film deposition (sputter, E-beam, PECVD), wet etch, dry etch (RIE, ICP RIE), saw dicing, wafer thinning, laser scribe and break, test (manual or automated probe station)
III-V experience preferred, but not required.
Must be willing to work morning or evening shift. Preferred morning shift.
The full-time base salary range for the Process Technician position is $21.00 to $24.00 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 your 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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