Optical Coating Shift Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-15
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Manufacturing / Production
Quality Engineering, Production QC/QA
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Optical Coating Shift Engineer (7pm‑7am. 3‑4 days a week)
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Optical Coating Shift Engineer to operate optical coating equipment for fabrication of thin film semiconductors. Responsibilities include operation, maintenance, troubleshooting of the coating equipment, as well as production line training.
Job Duties
Responsible for optical coatings based on ion beam assisted sputtering and e‑beam evaporation
Monitor coating deposition and take necessary actions during the run
Check daily coating results and fine tune the equipment setting for the next run by optimizing process parameters – e.g., gas flow, substrate temperature, rate of deposition to achieve desirable properties of films
Maintain production coating runs for high quality AR and HR coatings on facets
Solve issues – e.g., leak in chamber, dry pump, cryo pump maintenance
Optical measurements on ellipsometry for various coating characteristics
Execute scheduled preventative maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and operational readiness
Document and escalate production, equipment, and quality issues during the shift, and report critical issues to management as required
Write reports and SOPs
Train and support production line
Job Requirements
Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or semiconductor related field, specialty in thin film deposition is a plus
Experience on ebeam coating and Ion beam sputtering coating
Hands‑on optical coating process knowledge
Knowledge and hands‑on skills of high vacuum techniques and equipment
Well‑developed interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent analytical, organizational, planning and problem‑solving/troubleshooting skills
Comfortable multi‑tasking in a fast‑paced engineering and manufacturing environment
Ability to lift or move items weighing up to 20 pounds
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 401(k) 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)
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