Inspection Engineer Job at Applied Optoelectronics, Sugar Land, TX

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  • Applied Optoelectronics
  • Sugar Land, TX

Job Description

Summary

We are looking for an Inspection Engineer responsible for the defect analysis and in-time feedback to the corresponding team. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to production line defect data analysis, root cause analysis, feedback to corresponding process team, proposal of improvement, and implementation.


Job Duties

Cosmetic defect root cause analysis
  • Analyze wafer and chip photos with cosmetic defects.
  • Figure out the process step at which the cosmetic defect was induced.
  • Report the issue in time to the corresponding group.
Perform failure root cause analysis
  • Analyze chip performance data and failure distribution.
  • Figure out the process step at which the performance failure was induced based on the performance failure distribution and wafer photos at different process steps.
  • Report the issue in time to the corresponding group.
New failure mode detection
  • Discover and define new failure modes.
  • Update inspection criteria for new failure modes.
Reporting:
  • Document key findings and present them across all business levels and functions.
Perform other work-related tasks as required and assigned.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Material Engineering, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited institution plus a minimum 1-year working experience in the manufacturing industry is required
  • Master's degree in Material Engineering, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited institution plus 3+ years of working experience in semiconductor fabrication preferred
  • Experience with defect analysis, micromanufacturing, or equipment automation is a plus
  • Microsoft Access, SQL, and other programming skills preferred
  • Robust data analysis and problem-solving capability
  • Detail-oriented and self-motivated
  • Ability to work independently and as a team
  • Ability to follow all cleanroom protocols
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for successful inter and intra-group interactions
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 sponsorships (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.

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Relocation package, Flexible hours

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