Job Description

Overview

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and experienced MOCVD Engineer to operate metal organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) equipment for the fabrication of thin film semiconductors. The role involves responsibilities such as operation, maintenance, modifications, and repairs to MOCVD equipment, along with material/device characterization.

Responsibilities

  • Performing epitaxial growth of compound semiconductor devices.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor or above in Physics or semiconductor related Engineering field.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • This position will be on-site based in Sugar Land, Texas.
  • Relocation package available within US.
  • Immigration sponsorships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US).

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO

How this job compares in Sugar Land, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Texas currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$35/hr across 423 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Sugar Land, TX

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