Wafer Process Engineer

Summary We are seeking a semiconductor process engineer The engineer will primarily be responsible for fabricating compound semiconductor lasers on InP wafers inside a cleanroom environment ensuring that production line tools have maximized uptime analyzing process data such as SPC charts and addressing issues when necessary At times the engineer may also need to participate in the improvement projects and new tool qualification vendor contact tool evaluation installation Factory Acceptance Test qualification etc

Job Duties Develop and or maintain various wafer process steps including photolithography wet and dry etching PECVD metal deposition electrolytic plating and chemical mechanical polishing of compound semiconductor wafers

Establish or analyze Statistical Process Control SPC process yield and measure tool performanceuptime metrics

Generate Standard Operating Procedures work order instructions drawings 5S documentation and other production line related documentations

Promptly respond to the production line requests of wafer disposition maintain wafer flow handle tool issues to resume production in a timely manner

Analyze and compile experimental data into reports for process improvement projects

Responsible for the basic maintenance and calibration of production machines including mask aligner hot plates ovens PECVD ICPRIE dry etchers E beam evaporators thermal processing microscopes SEM AFM etc Verify process conformance to the controls and specifications by utilizing inspection tools such as optical microscopes profilometers ellipsometers SEM AFM wafer inspection tools etc Perform other work related tasks as required and assigned

Qualifications Bachelors degree in Chemical Electrical Engineering Material Science Physics or related discipline is required

Minimum 1 year experience in the laboratory environment is required4 years of experience in the compound semiconductor process is desired

Knowledge and or hands on experience of Six Sigma is a plus Robust analysis and problem solving skills

Detail oriented; committed to quality and safety

Self sufficient learner work well in the fast paced work environment

Comfortable to work under cleanroom hood and without any make up Comfortable handling chemicals including corrosive acids bases and solvents with Personal Protective Equipment Ability to be on call after hours and weekends for issues affecting the production line and ability to work overtime for rush urgent projects

Physical Demands and Work Environment While performing the duties of this job the associate may need the ability to lift and carry loads up to 20 pounds stand and or walk for 10 hrs daily and climb stairs

Subject to noise vibration and odors

Subject to hazards Includes a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts moving vehicles electrical current or exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals

Location This position will be on site based in Sugar Land Texas WHY AOI In addition to competitive salary AOI offers Flexible and competitive health medical dental vision plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual and family needs

Employer matching on 401k deferrals

Generous PTO policy with unused PTO payout at end of the year Relocation package available within US Immigration sponsor ships 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