Defect/Metrology Engineer

Applied-Optoelectronics-Inc; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied-Optoelectronics Inc. in Sugar Land, TX seeks a Defect/Metrology Engineer to fabricate compound semiconductor lasers on InP wafers in a cleanroom. You will ensure high tool uptime, analyze process data, and address issues promptly.

You may participate in improvement projects and vendor-driven tool qualification activities. Required: Bachelor’s in EE/Materials/Physics or related field, 1+ year in a lab, strong problem-solving and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Physics, or related discipline.
• Minimum 1-year experience in the laboratory environment.
• Robust analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented; committed to quality and safety.
• Self-sufficient learner in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production line to reduce downtime and ensure uptime.
• Analyze defect analysis and process data to drive improvements.
• Establish or analyze SPC, yield, and tool performance metrics.
• Create SOPs, work instructions, drawings, and 5S documentation.
• Analyze equipment data for improvement opportunities and reports.
• Maintain and calibrate production tools (microscopes, SEM, AFM, etc.).
• Respond to wafer disposition requests and resume production quickly.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Physics, or related discipline

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We are seeking a semiconductor Defect/Metrology Engineer. The engineer will primarily be responsible for fabricating compound semiconductor lasers on InP wafers inside a cleanroom environment, ensuring that production line tools have maximized uptime, analyzing process data such as SPC charts, and addressing issues when necessary. At times, the engineer may also need to participate in the improvement projects and new tool qualification (vendor contact, tool evaluation, installation, Factory Acceptance Test, qualification, etc.).

Job Duties

Production

• Maintain production line to reduce/eliminate downtime.
• Improve production process by performing correlation between defect analysis and process.
• Establish or analyze Statistical Process Control (SPC), process yield, and measure tool performance/uptime metrics.
• Generate Standard Operating Procedures, work order instructions, drawings, 5S documentation, and other production-line-related documentations.
• Analyze equipment and production data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Analyze and compile experimental data into reports for process improvement projects.
• Responsible for the maintenance and calibration of production tools, including microscopes, SEM, AFM, etc.
• Verify process conformance to the controls and specifications by utilizing inspection tools, such as optical microscopes, profilometers, ellipsometers, SEM, AFM, wafer inspection tools, etc..
• Perform required and assigned tasks, such as failure analysis, defect analysis, and metrology analysis.
• Overtime might be required during ramp-up or line setup activities.
• Promptly respond to the production line requests of wafer disposition, maintain work flow, handle tool issues to resume production in a timely manner.
• Ability to be on-call after-hours and weekends for issues affecting the production line, and ability to work overtime for rush/urgent projects

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Physics, or related discipline is required
• Minimum 1-year experience in the laboratory environment is required
• Robust analysis and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented; committed to quality and safety
• Self-sufficient learner, work well in the fast-paced work environment
• Comfortable to work under cleanroom hood and without any make-up
• Comfortable occasionally handling chemicals, including corrosive acids, bases, and solvents with Personal Protective Equipment
• 4+ years of experience in the compound semiconductor process is desired
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and process validation concepts (Cpk, GR&R).
• Knowledge and/or hands-on experience of Six Sigma is a plus

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may need the ability to lift and carry loads up to 20 pounds, stand and or walk for 10+ hrs. daily and climb stairs.
• Subject to noise, vibration, and odors.
• Subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, or exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.