MBE Engineer — InP Laser Growth & Yield Lead

APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS INC; Sugar Land, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Immigration sponsorships

401(k) matching

Generous PTO

Job summary

APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS INC. seeks an MBE Engineer to manufacture InP-laser structures using MBE systems on-site in Sugar Land, Texas.

The role includes data tracking, process control, and collaboration with design and R&D teams to improve yields and performance. Candidates should have a technical degree and 3+ years in semiconductor processes; senior candidate may be offered for strong leadership in troubleshooting and process qualification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Physics, or related discipline is required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in experiment design, process control, and improvement in semiconductor lab or fabrication.
• Hands-on experience with semiconductor characterization techniques (photoluminescence, X-ray, optical microscopy) is preferred.
• Knowledge of compound semiconductor device theory is desired.
• Experience operating MBE or MOCVD epitaxy growth systems is a plus.
• Robust analysis and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Comfortable working under cleanroom hood; flexible hours may be required (2nd shift/night).
• Ability to lift and hold 20 lbs for 30 seconds.

Responsibilities

• Independently operate MBE growth and characterization of InP-based materials.
• Take system ownership for production and system service.
• Measure epitaxial wafers using structural, optical, and electrical tools.
• Input production and growth data into the database.
• Track device and equipment performance; perform failure analysis.
• Enter characterization results in reports to monitor yield and performance.
• Communicate results to improve yield and performance.
• Study new equipment and upgrade parts as needed.
• Maintain equipment with preventative and corrective maintenance; coordinate with vendors.
• Lead troubleshooting, calibration, and process qualification.
• Log maintenance items and predict future needs to avoid downtime.
• Improve process control to enhance quality and yield.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures.
• Collaborate with R&D on new structure design and feedback from growth.

Skills

Robust analysis

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

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

Master’s degree or PhD preferred

Tools

MBE/MOCVD epitaxy systems

Job description

APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS INC. seeks an MBE Engineer to manufacture InP-laser structures using MBE systems on-site in Sugar Land, Texas.

The role includes data tracking, process control, and collaboration with design and R&D teams to improve yields and performance. Candidates should have a technical degree and 3+ years in semiconductor processes; senior candidate may be offered for strong leadership in troubleshooting and process qualification.