Optical Coating Engineer

SummaryApplied 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 lineJob 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 poundsLocationThis 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)We do not accept unsolicited proposals from third-party recruiters or agencies. Contacting hiring managers directly may result in disqualification of submissions.