Optical Coating Engineer

AOI; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package within US

Immigration sponsorships

Flexible health plans

401(k) employer match

Unused PTO payout

Job summary

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. in Sugar Land, TX seeks an experienced operator to run optical coating equipment for thin film semiconductors. You will handle operation, maintenance, and tooling modifications to support coating runs.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field, with at least one year in e-beam or ion beam sputtering and hands-on vacuum coating know-how.

Qualifications

• Master's in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or semiconductor field (thin film deposition a plus).
• Minimum one year experience in e-beam coating and ion beam sputtering.
• Hands-on optical coating process knowledge.
• Knowledge of high vacuum techniques and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate optical coating equipment for thin film fabrication.
• Monitor deposition runs and adjust process parameters as needed.
• Maintain and repair coating machines; implement improvements.
• Support production line with AR/HR coatings on facets.
• Troubleshoot leaks, pumps and related chamber hardware.
• Perform optical measurements and document results.
• Write SOPs and train production staff.

Skills

Hands-on coating knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Analytical & troubleshooting

Multi-tasking in fast-paced env

Lift up to 20 pounds

High vacuum techniques

Education

Master's in Electrical Engineering or Physics or semiconductor field

Tools

Ion beam sputtering

E-beam evaporation

High vacuum equipment

Job description

Summary

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced person to operate optical coating equipment for fabrication of thin film semiconductors. Responsibilities include operation, maintenance, modifications, designs and repairs to the coating equipment.

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced person to operate optical coating equipment for fabrication of thin film semiconductors. Responsibilities include operation, maintenance, modifications, designs and repairs to the coating equipment.

Job Duties

• Responsible for optical coatings based on ion beam assisted sputtering and e-beam evaporation
• Monitor coating deposition and take necessary actions during the run
• Check daily coating results and fine tune the equipment setting for next run by optimizing process parameters - e.g., Gas flow, substrate temperature, rate of deposition to achieve desirable properties of films.
• Maintain production coating runs for high quality AR and HR coatings on facets
• Solve issues - e.g., Leak in chamber, dry pump, cryo pump maintenance, dealing with vendors to buy parts.
• Optical measurements on ellipsometry for various coating characteristics.
• Lead maintenance, modifications, repair of coating machines
• Equipment modification to improve throughput or stability
• New coating design for new applications
• Written and oral reports and SOPs.
• Train and support production line

Job Requirements

• Education: Master in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or semiconductor related field, specialty in thin film deposition is a plus
• Experience: Minimum one year experience on e-beam coating and Ion beam sputtering coating.
• Hands-on optical coating process knowledge
• Knowledge and hands on skills of high vacuum techniques and equipment
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, planning and problem-solving/troubleshooting skills.
• Comfortable multi-tasking in a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment.
• Ability lift or move items weighing up to 20 pounds

Location

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

WHY AOI?

• Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual needs
• Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
• Unused PTO payout at end of the year
• Relocation package available within US
• Immigration sponsorships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US)

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