What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Engineer - Optoelectronics Device Characterization and Test position at Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.?
Summary
AOI is a leading supplier of high-speed semiconductor lasers and components used in fiber optical communications. We are looking for a highly motivated optoelectronics device test engineer. The R&D Test Engineers primary responsibility is to characterize semiconductor lasers and photodetectors to support new high-speed, high-power lasers and/or photodetectors product development in a dynamic R&D team. This position requires tests, data analysis, and Labview programming.
Job Duties
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Perform electrical and optical characterizations of semiconductor laser diodes and photodetectors, such as DC test of laser power, current, voltage, and optical spectrum; DC test of photodetector dark current, photocurrent, and responsivity; RF test of laser/photodetector small-signal modulation and fiber optical transmission.
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DC and RF test on wafer, bar, and individually packaged device levels in a cleanroom environment for various R&D projects.
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Derive test plans and test setup for new products, data analysis, and create the summary report.
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Develop and implement qualification test plans for new products based on reliability standards or customers special requests, including stress tests (Burn In, HALT, HTOL, Damp Heat, etc.), test data, measurement points, data processing and analysis, and the summary report.
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Conduct failure analysis
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Supervise a small group of technicians to complete the testing tasks.
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Provide technical supports to product managers.
Qualifications
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M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Optics or related discipline. Candidate with at least 2 years relevant industry experiences is preferred. Fresh graduate is acceptable with appropriate academic experience.
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Or B. S. degree with minimum 2 years of industrial experience in semiconductor laser/photodetector or other related optoelectronics or electronics device testing
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Relevant knowledge in semiconductor lasers/photodetectors is preferred
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Must know LabVIEW programming and database knowledge is a plus
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Robust data analysis skills and troubleshooting abilities
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Demonstrated proficiency in experimental techniques
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Careful and detail-oriented
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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
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Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual and family needs
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Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
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Generous PTO policy, with unused PTO payout at end of the year
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Relocation package available within US
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Immigration sponsorships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US)
