Summary
We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support semiconductor device testing operations. This role is responsible for maintaining production flow by troubleshooting test-related issues, calibrating automated test stations, monitoring product quality, analyzing manufacturing data, and improving testing processes to ensure accurate, repeatable, and efficient production.
Primary Responsibilities
Production Support
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Troubleshoot issues affecting semiconductor testing operations
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Resolve work order and equipment issues to minimize production interruptions
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Support daily manufacturing activities for test operations
Test Equipment Ownership
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Perform annual calibration of semiconductor test stations
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Verify accuracy and repeatability of test equipment
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Troubleshoot automated test systems and equipment failures
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Coordinate maintenance activities for test equipment
Process Improvement
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Analyze test data to identify trends and process opportunities
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Perform root cause analysis on yield and test failures
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Develop and implement process improvements
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Improve test efficiency, accuracy, and throughput
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Develop testing recipes for new products
Quality
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Monitor daily production quality and test results
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Investigate abnormal electrical test data
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Work with Quality and Engineering teams to resolve product issues
Documentation & Training
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Create and maintain SOPs and work instructions
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Train operators on test procedures and equipment
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Maintain engineering documentation
Cross-functional Support
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Work closely with Production, Quality, Process Engineering, Production Control, IT, and Product Engineering
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Perform other duties as assigned
New Equipment Qualification
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Intensively collaborate with vendor for new tool design proposal
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Make FAT and SAT documents for new tools
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In charge of new tool move in, installation, modification and qualification
Qualifications
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Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline
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Experience with semiconductor device testing or automated test equipment
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Experience calibrating and maintaining semiconductor test stations
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Knowledge of semiconductor devices and electrical testing
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Familiarity with LabVIEW programming is preferred
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Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
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Ability to work in a cleanroom environment
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Strong ability in communication. Good at efficiently communicating with vendors on technical terms and negotiations
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Ability lift or move items weighing up to 20 pounds
Location
This position will be on-site based in Sugar Land, Texas.
WHY AOI?
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Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual needs
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Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
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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)
We do not accept unsolicited proposals from third-party recruiters or agencies. Contacting hiring managers directly may result in disqualification of submissions.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline
- Experience with semiconductor device testing or automated test equipment
- Experience calibrating and maintaining semiconductor test stations
- Knowledge of semiconductor devices and electrical testing
- Familiarity with LabVIEW programming
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to work in a cleanroom environment
- Strong communication skills, including technical communication and vendor negotiations
- Ability to lift or move items weighing up to 20 pounds
- Currently authorized to work in the United States
What We Do
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. | NASDAQ: AAOI AOI is a leading designer and manufacturer of fiber optic networking products. We primarily serve three growing end-markets: cable television broadband, fiber-to-the-home, and internet data centers. We are vertically integrated with a product portfolio from laser chips, components, sub-assemblies and modules, to complete turn-key equipment. All three of our end-markets are driven by bandwidth demand fueled by the growth of network connected devices, such as video traffic, cloud computing and online social networking. To address this increased demand, CATV and telecommunications service providers are investing to improve their networks in competition to deliver voice, video, and data services to their subscribers. Rising bandwidth consumption is also driving demand for higher speed server connections in the internet data center market. As a result of these trends, fiber optic networking technology has become fundamental in all three of our target markets to meet these needs. Our vertical integration, broad product lines, and in-house design capability uniquely position AOI to serve these markets and offer us the flexibility to address tomorrow's fiber optic applications. To learn more about our company and products, we invite you to visit our website. Website www.ao-inc.com Facebook tinyurl.com/ycxcsbwx Instagram tinyurl.com/rqsbpk5 Twitter tinyurl.com/rd6dtvn
