MOCVD Engineer

ao-inc; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and competitive health plans

Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals

Generous PTO policy

Relocation package available

Immigration sponsorships

Job summary

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. is looking for a motivated individual to operate MOCVD equipment in Sugar Land, Texas. The successful candidate will handle semiconductor fabrication, including responsibility for operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

An engineering degree in Physics or a related field is required, along with significant hands-on experience. The role offers competitive benefits including flexible health plans and a relocation package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years for MS and 5+ years for bachelor of work experience is required.
• Familiar with MOCVD-related safety.
• Experience in process design, process optimization and/or production support.

Responsibilities

• Performing epitaxial growth of compound semiconductor device.
• Documentation of growth run, characterization data, and processes.
• Troubleshooting and repair of electrical, control, gas flow and vacuum systems.

Skills

Hands-on InP or GaAs epitaxial deposition growth process knowledge of MOCVD

Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent analytical, organizational, planning and troubleshooting skills

Education

Bachelor or above in Physics or semiconductor related Engineering field

Job description

Summary

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced person to operate metal organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) equipment for fabrication of thin film semiconductors. Responsibilities include operation, maintenance, modifications and repairs to the MOCVD equipment (including toxic gas handling) and material/device characterization

Job Duties

• Performing epitaxial growth of compound semiconductor device
• Documentation of growth run & characterization data & processes
• Documentation of quality control and yield analysis for MOCVD growth.
• Troubleshooting and repair of electrical, control, gas flow and vacuum systems associated with MOCVD growth tools
• Troubleshoot MOCVD material growth issues
• Written and oral reports and SOPs

Job Requirements

• Education:
  • Bachelor or above in Physics or semiconductor related Engineering field
• Experience:
  • Minimum 2+ years for MS and 5+ years for bachelor of work experience is required
  • Hands‑on InP or GaAs epitaxial deposition growth process knowledge of MOCVD
  • Familiar with MOCVD‑related safety
• Experience in process design, process optimization and/or production support.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, planning and problem-solving/troubleshooting skills.

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 US
• Immigration sponsorships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US)