Production Engineer - Mechanical/Robotic

Posted 4 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Sugar Land, TX, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Design
The Role
Supports production line setup, automated equipment qualification, commissioning, troubleshooting, process validation, and mass-production readiness. Responsibilities include developing SOPs and training materials, conducting FAT/SAT, optimizing layouts and processes, implementing automation improvements, supporting maintenance and calibration, and collaborating with R&D and mechanical design teams. The role requires on-site work in Sugar Land, Texas, 5–10% international travel, and occasional overtime during ramp-up.
Summary Generated by Built In

Summary

We are seeking a Production Engineer – Mechanical/Robotic to support new production line setups and equipment qualifications. In this role, you will work on configuring, testing, and validating automated machinery and processes to ensure smooth ramp-up and readiness for mass production.

Job Duties

  • Plan and execute production line setup, ensuring equipment readiness for pilot and mass production.

  • Troubleshoot mechanical, process, or equipment-related issues and drive root-cause corrective actions ensuring the yield stability and improvement.

  • Develop and maintain SOPs, Work Instructions, and training materials for production processes.

  • Perform and document FAT/SAT (Site Acceptance Test) for new or transferred equipment.

  • Work with R&D teams to integrate new processes for new products and implement to production lines.

  • Support floor layout design and process flow optimization to improve efficiency and safety.

  • Provide feedback to mechanical design colleagues on existing projects or design new systems with mechanical related issues.

  • Identify and implement automation improvements to reduce cycle time and enhance quality based on process requirements.

  • Support equipment commissioning, maintenance, and calibration activities.

  • Proficient in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD tools and perform other duties as assigned.

  • 5 ~ 10% international travel is expected for supplier visits, equipment qualification, or line setup.

  • Overtime may be required during ramp-up or line setup activities.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or related field

  • 0-2 years in manufacturing, process, or automation engineering work

  • Ability to read mechanical drawings and understand manufacturing processes

Preferred:

  • Bilingual in Chinese (Mandarin) is a plus

  • 3+ years experience in semiconductor field is a strong plus

  • Working experience with SolidWorks or any 3D modeling software, preferred to also have common programming language knowledge such as LabVIEW programming or Nvidia software environments

  • Experience with PLC programming or industrial automation controls is beneficial

  • Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and process validation concepts (Cpk, GR&R).

  • Knowledge about transceivers or optical module assembly/testing

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)

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
  • 0–2 years of manufacturing, process, or automation engineering experience
  • Ability to read mechanical drawings and understand manufacturing processes
  • Bilingual Chinese Mandarin proficiency
  • 3+ years of semiconductor industry experience
  • Experience with SolidWorks or other 3D modeling software
  • Knowledge of a common programming language such as LabVIEW or NVIDIA software environments
  • Experience with PLC programming or industrial automation controls
  • Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and process validation concepts, including Cpk and GR&R
  • Knowledge of transceivers or optical module assembly and testing
Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
HQ: Sugar Land, TX
242 Employees
Year Founded: 1997

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

Similar Jobs

In-Office
Frisco, TX, USA
89016 Employees
157K-162K Annually

Findhelp Logo Findhelp

Engineer II

Cloud • Edtech • Healthtech • Mobile • Social Impact • Software • Data Privacy
Hybrid
2 Locations
250 Employees

Micron Technology Logo Micron Technology

New College Grad - AI Infrastructure & HBM Architecture Engineer

Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Information Technology • Machine Learning
In-Office
Richardson, TX, USA
45000 Employees

Micron Technology Logo Micron Technology

Principal Signal Integrity Engineer, Pathfinding

Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Information Technology • Machine Learning
In-Office
4 Locations
45000 Employees
119K-320K Annually

Similar Companies Hiring

Million Dollar Baby Co. Thumbnail
eCommerce • Kids + Family • Retail • Sales • Design • Manufacturing
Pico Rivera, California
200 Employees
Tapestry - Coach and Kate Spade Thumbnail
eCommerce • Fashion • Retail • Sales • Wearables • Design
New York, NY
16000 Employees
Munchkin, Inc. Thumbnail
Consumer Web • eCommerce • Food • Kids + Family • Design • Manufacturing
Milton, Ontario
325 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account