Optical Coating Engineer

ao-inc; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and competitive health plans

401(k) employer matching

Generous PTO policy

Relocation package

Immigration sponsorships

Job summary

ao-inc is seeking a motivated Optical Coating Technician to operate and maintain optical coating equipment in Sugar Land, Texas. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in e-beam and ion beam sputtering systems, coupled with analytical and problem-solving skills.

You will be responsible for managing the entire coating process, conducting modifications, and performing equipment repairs while ensuring high production quality. Ao-inc offers competitive benefits, including health plans and a generous PTO policy.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience on e-beam coating and ion beam sputtering coating.
• Comfortable multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift or move items weighing up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate optical coatings with ion beam assisted sputtering and e-beam evaporation.
• Monitor and adjust coating deposition processes.
• Lead maintenance and repair of coating machines.

Skills

Optical coating process knowledge

High vacuum techniques and equipment

Interpersonal and communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Organizational and planning skills

Education

Master in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or semiconductor related field

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.

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?

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)