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 DutiesResponsible for optical coatings based on ion beam assisted sputtering and e-beam evaporationMonitor coating deposition and take necessary actions during the runCheck 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 facetsSolve 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 machinesEquipment modification to improve throughput or stabilityNew coating design for new applicationsWritten and oral reports and SOPs.Train and support production lineJob RequirementsEducation: Master in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or semiconductor related field, specialty in thin film deposition is a plusExperience: Minimum one year experience on e-beam coating and Ion beam sputtering coating.Hands-on optical coating process knowledgeKnowledge and hands on skills of high vacuum techniques and equipmentWell-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 offersFlexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual and family needsEmployer matching on 401(k) deferralsGenerous PTO policy, with unused PTO payout at end of the yearRelocation package available within USImmigration 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.