Chip Production Engineer: Testing & Cleaving

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.; Sugar Land (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Immigration sponsorship

Generous PTO

401(k) matching

Healthcare plans

Job summary

APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS INC in Sugar Land, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to ensure smooth operation of the production line. You will troubleshoot work orders, perform root cause analyses, and calibrate cleaving, dicing, and test equipment to sustain product quality.

The role requires collaboration across departments and training of personnel. The successful candidate will have a engineering degree, hands-on experience with semiconductor processes, and strong data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required, Masters preferred in related engineering fields.
• Experience with chip manufacturing, micromanufacturing, or equipment automation is a plus.
• Familiarity with LabView programming and cleanroom protocols is expected.

Responsibilities

• Maintain flow of work orders and perform root cause analysis to resolve issues.
• Perform routine calibrations on cleaving, dicing tools, and test stations to ensure quality.
• Monitor daily production quality and analyze data for process improvements.
• Create and update SOPs; provide training to manufacturing personnel.
• Collaborate with IT and Production Control for process improvements.
• Handle other work-related tasks as required.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Calibrations

LabVIEW

Excel

Communication

Cleanroom procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Lab equipment automation

Process control systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

AOI is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including hiring, placement, promotion, training, transfer and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, veteran status, age, disability, marital status, or any other category protected by State or U.S. Federal law. Moreover, we endeavor to treat our employees fairly.

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.

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

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.