Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) Engineer

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) matching

PTO - paid time off

Relocation package

Immigration sponsorships

Job summary

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. seeks an MBE Engineer to manufacture InP-laser structures, operate MBE growth and characterization equipment, and ensure quality and yield through data-driven analysis. The role involves maintaining systems, calibrating instruments, and collaborating with R&D for new structures.

The candidate should hold a related Bachelor's degree with 3+ years in semiconductor labs; MBE/MOCVD experience is a plus, with potential for Senior Engineer advancement based on performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in experiment design and process control in semiconductor lab.
• Hands-on semiconductor characterization experience preferred.
• Experience with MBE or MOCVD growth systems is a plus.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts including nights.

Responsibilities

• Independently operate MBE growth and characterization of InP-based materials.
• Take system ownership for production and service.
• Measure epitaxial wafers using structural, optical, and electrical tools.
• Collect and input growth data in the database; track device performance.
• Lead troubleshooting and calibration, and document results.

Skills

Experiment design

Process control

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Tools

Photoluminescence

X-ray diffraction

Optical microscopy

MBE epitaxy

MOCVD epitaxy

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The MBE (Molecular Beam Epitaxy) Engineer manufactures InP-laser structures with MBE system, records and tracks the data of InP-laser wafer growth. Responsible for routine maintenance and calibration of equipment, wafer growth and characterization, monitoring and interpreting characterization results to the multi-disciplinary team of device fabrication, manufacturing of structures, and ensure quality to control yields and performance. Depending on experience and education, a Senior Engineer position may be offered. The Senior Engineer candidate should demonstrate the capability to independently identify failure or improvement areas in the MBE process without detailed instructions from management.

Job Duties

• Independently and professionally operate MBE growth and characterization of InP-based materials.
• Take system ownership and be responsible for production and system service.
• Measure epitaxial wafers by using structural, optical, and electrical characterization tools.
• Collect and input production and growth data in the database.
• Track device and equipment’s performance and conduct failure analysis.
• Enter characterization results into reports to monitor yield and performance.
• Monitor/chart characterization results and communicating those through written reports to improve yield and performance.
• Study new equipment and upgrade parts as needed.
• Maintain equipment, including preventative and corrective maintenance, and work with vendors to repair equipment when on-site service is unavailable.
• Lead troubleshooting, calibration of equipment, and process qualification.
• Log maintenance items and predict the future needs to avoid downtime.
• Improve process control to enhance quality and yield.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedure.
• Work with R&D team on the new structure design and provide feedback from the growth point of view.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Physics, or related discipline is required, Master’s degree or PhD preferred.

To be considered for MBE Engineer position, a minimum 3-year experience in experiment design, process control, and improvement in semiconductor laboratory or fabrication is required

Hands-on experience in semiconductor characterization techniques, such as photoluminescence, X-ray diffraction, optical microscopy, etc. 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.

Comfortable to work under cleanroom hood and without any make-up.

Willing to work flexible hours upon production request which may include 2nd shift and night shift production work schedule.

Ability to lift and hold 20 lbs steady for 30 secs.

Location

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

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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)