Summary

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced person to operate metal organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) equipment for fabrication of thin film semiconductors. Responsibilities include operation, maintenance, modifications and repairs to the MOCVD equipment (including toxic gas handling) and material/device characterization

Responsibilities

• Performing epitaxial growth of compound semiconductor device
• Documentation of growth run & characterization data & processes
• Documentation of quality control and yield analysis for MOCVD growth.
• Troubleshooting and repair of electrical, control, gas flow and vacuum systems associated with MOCVD growth tools
• Troubleshoot MOCVD material growth issues
• Written and oral reports and SOPs

Qualifications

• Education:

  • Bachelor or above in Physics or semiconductor related Engineering field

Preferred:

• Minimum 2+ years for MS and 5+ years for bachelor of work experience is required
• Hands-on InP or GaAs epitaxial deposition growth process knowledge of MOCVD
• Familiar with MOCVD-related safety
• Experience in process design, process optimization and/or production support.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, planning and problem-solving/troubleshooting skills.

Location

This position will be on-site based in Sugar Land, Texas.

WHY AOI?

• 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.