Optical Coating Engineer

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or semiconductor-related field; thin film deposition specialty preferred
  • Minimum one year of experience with e-beam and ion beam sputtering coatings
  • Hands-on knowledge of optical coating processes
  • Experience with high vacuum techniques and equipment
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and troubleshooting abilities
  • Ability to lift or move up to 20 pounds

Responsibilities

  • Operate and monitor optical coatings based on ion beam assisted sputtering and e-beam evaporation
  • Adjust equipment settings to optimize process parameters for coating runs
  • Ensure high-quality production runs for AR and HR coatings
  • Troubleshoot and repair chamber leaks, dry pumps, and cryo pumps
  • Conduct optical measurements using ellipsometry for coating characterization
  • Lead maintenance and modification projects on coating machines
  • Design new coatings for specialized applications

Benefits

  • Flexible health plans including medical, dental, and vision options
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Generous PTO policy with unused vacation payout
  • Relocation package available within the US
  • Immigration sponsorship for eligible candidates
Full 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.

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.

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