Process Technician

KYOCERA SLD LASER INC•Goleta, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

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 supporting the development of new laser device structures and fabrication processes.

Requirements

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 each schedule.
Ability to work with minimal guidance in a dynamic environment.
Good communication skills.
Able to work alongside engineering staff and technicians.

Nice To Haves

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, PECVD), wet etch, dry etch, saw dicing, wafer thinning, laser scribe and break, test (manual or automate probe station)
III-V experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Process lots in wafer fab (lithography, thin film deposition, dry etch, wet etch, microscopy, metrology, etc.).
Execute devices and test-structures tests / split lots and help develop new wafer fab processes.
Tracking process steps, documenting results, and daily pass downs.
Data entry and process calculations such as deposition and etch rates and timed.
Operate, monitor, and control backend semiconductor processes such as assembly, packaging, wafer sort, final test, and related post-fab operations.
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and control plans to ensure process consistency and product quality.
Perform routine equipment checks, minor maintenance, calibration verification, and preventive maintenance support.
Identify, document, and escalate process or equipment abnormalities; assist in root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance yield, reliability, and cycle time.
Conduct electrical, parametric, and reliability testing according to defined test protocols.
Set up test equipment, load/unload samples, and ensure proper data collection and documentation.
Maintain test lab organization, cleanliness, and compliance with ESD and safety requirements.
Assist engineers with test development and failure analysis activities as needed.
Work at Castilian and Pine fab and test locations as required to support production and engineering needs.
Communicate effectively with process engineers, equipment engineering, quality, EHS, and operations teams.
Ensure compliance with company policies, EHS standards, and regulatory requirements at all sites.