Optical Thin-Film Engineer - Relocation & Sponsorships

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

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.