R&D Test Technician

Job Details

Job Location:

Castilian Dr Office - Goleta, CA 93117. Position Type:
Full Time. Salary Range: $30.00 - $34.00 Hourly.

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 Laser Light™ 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.

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.

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Kyocera SLD Laser is looking for an individual to participate in achieving GaN device testing objectives in the Advanced Development group at Kyocera SLD Laser. This role will focus on the rapid execution of lots aimed at testing of test-structures and devices for characterizing 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 test procedures from start to finish.

Contributing to the improvement of testing techniques is also expected. This person will play an important role in developing new laser and optoelectronic device structures and testing processes.

• Testing of GaN devices and test-structures
• Tracking of testing steps and documenting results
• Data entry and performing test related calculations
• Supporting test equipment maintenance, routine calibration, and spares inventory
• Aiding in the development of new testing equipment and methods

• Must be able to work under microscope and have very high level of dexterity (devices to manually handle are small and fragile). Mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity and attention to detail required.
• Must have computer experience. Basic skills with navigating folders and network, be proficient in MS Word and MS Excel or similar.
• Must be organized, and safety, quality and detail-orientated
• Must have a good understanding of how automation machine works.
• Good communication skills. Able to work alongside engineering staff and technicians
• Semiconductor testing experience preferred, but not required
• III-V laser or other optoelectronic testing experience preferred, but not required
• Requires a High School Diploma or Equivalent with 2+ years of experience, or AS or BS with some semiconductor device testing experience highly desired

The full-time base salary range for the R&D Test Technician position is $30.00 to $34.00 per hour. The range reflects the minimum and maximum possible base salary for new hires…