Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a semiconductor-related field; specialization in thin film deposition is a plus.
Minimum one year of experience with e-beam coating and ion beam sputtering coating.
Hands-on knowledge of optical coating processes.
Familiarity with high vacuum techniques and equipment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent analytical, organizational, planning, and troubleshooting abilities.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
Operate optical coatings using ion beam assisted sputtering and e-beam evaporation.
Monitor coating deposition and adjust parameters as needed during production runs.
Optimize equipment settings based on daily coating results to achieve desired film properties.
Maintain high-quality production runs for anti-reflective (AR) and high-reflective (HR) coatings.
Troubleshoot equipment issues, including leaks and pump maintenance, and coordinate with vendors for parts.
Conduct optical measurements using ellipsometry for various coating characteristics.
Lead maintenance, modifications, and repairs of coating machines.
Benefits
Flexible and competitive health plans (medical, dental, vision) tailored to individual needs.
Employer matching on 401(k) contributions.
Unused PTO payout at the end of the year.
Relocation package available within the US.
Immigration sponsorships available 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.
Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
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.
Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual needs
Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
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.
