Production Engineer - Test & Programming

Summary

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AOI) is seeking a Production Test Engineer with strong experience in Python and LabVIEW automation to develop, maintain, and optimize automated test systems for high-speed optical transceivers and components (200G/400G/800G). This role involves designing test automation software, integrating optical/electronic instruments (OSA, power meters, BERTs, DCAs, TEC controllers, etc.), and supporting manufacturing teams to ensure reliable and efficient production testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test software using Python and LabVIEW for optical transceiver module and component testing.
• Integrate and control instruments such as Optical Spectrum Analyzers (OSA), power meters, source meters, BER testers, oscilloscopes (DCA), and TEC controllers using VISA, GPIB, RS-232, TCP/IP, and PXI interfaces.
• Develop, debug and modify existing/new LabVIEW programs to match local test setups, hardware, and environmental conditions.
• Support manufacturing engineers in troubleshooting production line test failures and improving test yield and reliability.
• Conduct system-level debugging for optical, electrical, and thermal test setups.
• Create and maintain SOPs, training documents, and provide hands-on training to operators and technicians on new test procedures and UIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, QA, PE, IT) to align test requirements and automation standards.
• Maintain revision control and documentation of all test programs and configurations.
• 5% international travel may be required for station deployment, training, or cross-site alignment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.

Preferred:

• 1 - 3 years of experience in LabVIEW Programming and/or Python test automation
• Experience with test instrumentation (OSA, power metersm source meters, TEC controllers, oscilloscopes etc.).
• Understanding of the operation of data acquisition fundamentals (i.e., plug-in data acquisition cards, RS 232, GPIB, PXI devices and signal conditioning of various sensors)
• Works independently and responsibly without close supervision. Must be able to take full responsibility
• Lift or move items weighing up to 35 pounds

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)

We do not accept unsolicited proposals from third-party recruiters or agencies. Contacting hiring managers directly may result in disqualification of submissions.