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MOCVD Engineer
Applied Optoelectronics IncSugar Land, TX🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Aug 2026
Quick Overview
Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
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
Job Duties
Job Requirements
Location
This position will be on-site based in Sugar Land, Texas.
WHY AOI?
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
Job Duties
- 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
Job Requirements
- Education:
- Bachelor or above in Physics or semiconductor related Engineering field
- Experience:
- 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)
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