AOI · 15 hours ago
Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) Engineer - (6:00pm - 3:00am shift)
Sugar Land, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expAOI is a company specializing in semiconductor manufacturing, and they are seeking a Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) Engineer. The role involves operating MBE systems, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure quality control in the manufacturing process.
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Hiring Manager
Albert Yang
Responsibilities
Independently and professionally operate MBE growth and characterization of InP-based materials
Take system ownership and be responsible for production and system service
Measure epitaxial wafers by using structural, optical, and electrical characterization tools
Collect and input production and growth data in the database
Track device and equipment’s performance and conduct failure analysis
Enter characterization results into reports to monitor yield and performance
Monitor/chart characterization results and communicating those through written reports to improve yield and performance
Study new equipment and upgrade parts as needed
Maintain equipment, including preventative and corrective maintenance, and work with vendors to repair equipment when on-site service is unavailable
Lead troubleshooting, calibration of equipment, and process qualification
Log maintenance items and predict the future needs to avoid downtime
Improve process control to enhance quality and yield
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedure
Work with R&D team on the new structure design and provide feedback from the growth point of view
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Physics, or related discipline
Minimum 3-year experience in experiment design, process control, and improvement in semiconductor laboratory or fabrication
Robust analysis and problem-solving skills
Comfortable to work under cleanroom hood and without any make-up
Willing to work flexible hours upon production request which may include 2nd shift and night shift production work schedule
Ability to lift and hold 20 lbs steady for 30 secs
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD
Hands-on experience in semiconductor characterization techniques, such as photoluminescence, X-ray diffraction, optical microscopy, etc
Knowledge of compound semiconductor device theory
Experience operating MBE or MOCVD epitaxy growth systems
Benefits
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)
Company
AOI
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. | NASDAQ: AAOI AOI is a leading designer and manufacturer of fiber optic networking products.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$532.92MKey Investors
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2025-06-12Post Ipo Debt· $13.49M
2024-12-19Post Ipo Equity· $35.21M
Leadership Team
Stefan Murry
Chief Financial Officer
Steve Pederson
Vice President - Broadband Networking
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