Manufacturing Engineer - Chip Testing

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.
  • Sugar Land, TX
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30+ days ago

Job Description

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

  • Troubleshoot issues affecting semiconductor testing operations

  • Resolve work order and equipment issues to minimize production interruptions

  • Support daily manufacturing activities for test operations

Test Equipment Ownership

  • Perform annual calibration of semiconductor test stations

  • Verify accuracy and repeatability of test equipment

  • Troubleshoot automated test systems and equipment failures

  • Coordinate maintenance activities for test equipment

Process Improvement

  • Analyze test data to identify trends and process opportunities

  • Perform root cause analysis on yield and test failures

  • Develop and implement process improvements

  • Improve test efficiency, accuracy, and throughput

  • Develop testing recipes for new products

Quality

  • Monitor daily production quality and test results

  • Investigate abnormal electrical test data

  • Work with Quality and Engineering teams to resolve product issues

Documentation & Training

  • Create and maintain SOPs and work instructions

  • Train operators on test procedures and equipment

  • Maintain engineering documentation

Cross-functional Support

  • Work closely with Production, Quality, Process Engineering, Production Control, IT, and Product Engineering

  • Perform other duties as assigned

New Equipment Qualification

  • Intensively collaborate with vendor for new tool design proposal

  • Make FAT and SAT documents for new tools

  • In charge of new tool move in, installation, modification and qualification

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or 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 is preferred

  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

  • Ability to work in a cleanroom environment

  • Strong ability in communication. Good at efficiently communicating with vendors on technical terms and negotiations

  • Ability lift or move items weighing up to 20 pounds

Location

This position will be on-site based in Sugar Land, Texas.

WHY AOI?

  • Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual needs

  • Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals

  • 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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSugar Land, TX

Skills

  • Calibrationunmatched
  • Cleanroomunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Contract Negotiationunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Electrical Componentsunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • LabVIEW Programming Languageunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Analysisunmatched
  • Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
  • Precision Testingunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Engineeringunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Product Engineeringunmatched
  • Production Controlunmatched
  • Production Supportunmatched
  • Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
  • Quality Engineeringunmatched
  • Quality Monitoringunmatched
  • Recipe Developmentunmatched
  • Recruiting/Staffing Agencyunmatched
  • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
  • Semiconductor Manufacturingunmatched
  • Semiconductorsunmatched
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
  • Test Automationunmatched
  • Test Dataunmatched
  • Test Equipmentunmatched
  • Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • Trend Analysisunmatched

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