Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) Engineer

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

Summary

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.

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.

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)