Reliability Engineer

Reliability EngineerA reliability engineer will be responsible for reliability testing, modeling, and testing tool maintenance in optical laser fabrication. He/She should have a good understanding of reliability evaluation techniques. Experiences with semiconductor manufacturing process, packaging processing, and understanding failure analysis are desirable. He/she will collaborate with other individuals and functional teams, define projects, address issues, develop improvement plans, and finally to document and deliver the desired end results.Job DutiesReliability test responsibility:Maintenance of burn-in and testing tools.Understanding and execution of qualification plans, stress testing, and accelerated life testing for optical devices.Analyze test data, use statistical methods, identify failure trends.Failure analysis:Root cause analysis for failures.Implement corrective actions and develop reports.Cooperation:Collaborate with RD/process engineers to integrate reliability practices early in development.Interact and coordinate with product engineering team to resolve yield and quality issues.Resolve action items on timely basis to meet product development goals.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Material Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline plus 3 years of working experience in semiconductor and optical devices reliability testing and data analysis is required.Master's degree or Ph.D in Material Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline plus 1 year of working experience in semiconductor laboratory or fabrication is preferred.Hands-on experience in semiconductor characterization techniques such as SEM, TEM, EDS, XRD, optical microscopy, etc. is preferred.Knowledge of compound semiconductor device theory is desired.Microsoft Access, SQL, LabVIEW and other programming skills preferred.Experience with DOE techniques and SPC (Statistical Process Control) is preferred.Strong data analysis and problem solving skills.Detail oriented and self-motivated.Ability to work independently and as a team.Ability to work in clean room environment wearing smock.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for successful inter and intra-group interactions.Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentSubject to noise, vibration, dust, odors, and exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.The associate work in a manufacturing environment and be required to wear personal protective equipment.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 needsEmployer matching on 401(k) deferralsGenerous PTO policy, with unused PTO payout at end of the yearRelocation package available within USImmigration 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.