Sr Epitaxy Process Technician

Job Details

Job Location:

Kaiser Dr Office - Fremont, CA 94555
Position Type:
Full Time
Salary Range: $32.00 - $37.00 per hour

• 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 practice, 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.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree in a related technical field such as electronics, semiconductor technology, materials science, electrical engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in a semiconductor cleanroom, wafer-processing, or related manufacturing environment; MOCVD, epitaxy, or compound-semiconductor experience strongly preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, operators, technicians, maintenance, and cross-functional partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ability to accurately enter, review, and communicate process or production data.
• Mechanical and/or electrical aptitude, with the ability to support basic equipment checks, identify abnormalities, and communicate tool issues clearly.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment, including detailed wafer handling, tweezer use, gowning compliance, and contamination-control practices.
• Ability to read, understand, and consistently follow standard operating procedures, work instructions, safety procedures, and quality documentation.
• High attention to detail and strong commitment to product quality, process discipline, data accuracy, and safety.
• Dependable, self-directed, and able to manage time, attendance, priorities, and routine tasks with minimal supervision.
• Able to take direction, ask clarifying questions, adapt to changing priorities, and work effectively in a team-based production environment.
• Must be able to work non-standard shifts, including weekends, overtime, or adjusted schedules as production needs require.

The base salary range for the Sr. Epitaxy Technician is $32.00 to $37.00 per hour, based on location, skills, experience, and education.

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.