MBE Engineer — InP Laser Growth & Yield Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package within US

Immigration sponsorships

Generous PTO policy

Job summary

AOI in Sugar Land, TX is seeking an MBE Engineer to manufacture InP-laser structures using MBE systems, record wafer growth data, and perform routine maintenance and calibration. Senior level candidates may be considered for independent problem solving and process improvements.

The role involves ownership of production and system service, data-driven yield improvement, collaboration with device fabrication teams, and potential on-site opportunities for senior responsibilities based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in experiment design, process control and improvement in semiconductor lab or fabrication.
• Hands-on experience in semiconductor characterization techniques (photoluminescence, X-ray diffraction, optical microscopy, etc.).
• Knowledge of compound semiconductor device theory is desired.
• Experience operating MBE or MOCVD epitaxy growth systems is a plus.
• Robust analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently operate MBE growth and characterization of InP-based materials.
• Take system ownership and be responsible for production and system service.
• Measure epitaxial wafers using structural, optical, and electrical characterization tools.
• Collect and input production and growth data in the database.
• Track device and equipment performance and conduct failure analysis.
• Log maintenance items and predict future needs to avoid downtime.
• Improve process control to enhance quality and yield.
• Work with R&D on new structure design and provide growth perspective.

Skills

Experiment design

Process control

Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, Materials or Physics

Master’s degree or PhD preferred

Tools

MBE growth systems

MOCVD epitaxy equipment

Job description

AOI in Sugar Land, TX is seeking an MBE Engineer to manufacture InP-laser structures using MBE systems, record wafer growth data, and perform routine maintenance and calibration. Senior level candidates may be considered for independent problem solving and process improvements.

The role involves ownership of production and system service, data-driven yield improvement, collaboration with device fabrication teams, and potential on-site opportunities for senior responsibilities based on experience.