Inspection Engineer

ao-inc; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible health plans

401(k) matching

Generous PTO policy

Relocation package

Immigration sponsorships

Job summary

ao-inc is seeking an Inspection Engineer in Sugar Land, Texas, responsible for defect analysis and timely feedback to teams. The ideal candidate will conduct root cause analysis of defects, monitor chip performance, and define new failure modes.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering with at least 1-year experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years in semiconductor fabrication. Benefits include competitive health plans, 401(k) matching, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year experience in the manufacturing industry required.
• 3+ years in semiconductor fabrication preferred.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Analyze wafer and chip photos with cosmetic defects.
• Perform failure root cause analysis.
• Document key findings and report across business levels.

Skills

Defect analysis

Micromanufacturing

SQL

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field

Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field

Tools

Microsoft Access

Job description

Summary

We are looking for an Inspection Engineer responsible for defect analysis and in‑time feedback to the corresponding team. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to production line defect data analysis, root cause analysis, feedback to corresponding process team, proposal of improvement, and implementation.

Job Duties

Cosmetic defect root cause analysis

• Analyze wafer and chip photos with cosmetic defects.
• Figure out the process step at which the cosmetic defect was induced.
• Report the issue in time to the corresponding group.

Perform failure root cause analysis

• Analyze chip performance data and failure distribution.
• Figure out the process step at which the performance failure was induced based on the performance failure distribution and wafer photos at different process steps.
• Report the issue in time to the corresponding group.

New failure mode detection

• Discover and define new failure modes.
• Update inspection criteria for new failure modes.

Reporting:

• Document key findings and present them across all business levels and functions.

Perform other work‑related tasks as required and assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Material Engineering, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited institution plus a minimum 1-year working experience in the manufacturing industry is required.
• Master’s degree in Material Engineering, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited institution plus 3+ years of working experience in semiconductor fabrication preferred.
• Experience with defect analysis, micromanufacturing, or equipment automation is a plus.
• Microsoft Access, SQL, and other programming skills preferred.
• Robust data analysis and problem‑solving capability.
• Detail‑oriented and self‑motivated.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Ability to follow all cleanroom protocols.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for successful intra‑group and inter‑group interactions.

Location

This position will be on‑site based in Sugar Land, Texas.

Why AOI?

In addition to competitive salary, AOI offers

• Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual and family needs.
• Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals.
• Generous PTO policy with unused PTO payout at end of the year.
• Relocation package available within the US.
• Immigration sponsorships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US).