Chip Testing Shift Engineer (7am-7pm shift. 3-4 days a week)

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

PTO payout

Relocation package within US

Immigration sponsorships

Job summary

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. in Sugar Land, Texas is seeking a Chip Testing Shift Engineer to provide real-time technical support during the 7am–7pm shift, 3–4 days a week.

You will troubleshoot work orders, monitor test data, calibrate equipment, and ensure production quality with timely handovers. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field, familiarity with LabView, and strong data analysis and communication skills for cross-functional teams in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Material Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related discipline.
• Experience with chip manufacturing or equipment automation is a plus.
• Familiarity with LabView programming and test equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the flow of work orders and respond promptly to production interruptions during the assigned shift.
• Troubleshoot issues in work orders / equipment to maintain smooth production flow.
• Ensure golden sample verification is completed and passed before production; investigate and resolve failures prior to release.
• Monitor real-time test data and equipment performance to ensure accuracy and stability.
• Document shift activities and report production, equipment, and quality issues to management.

Skills

LabView programming

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Independent work

Cleanroom protocols

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Material Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related discipline

Tools

LabVIEW

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

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Chip Testing Shift Engineer (7am-7pm shift. 3-4 days a week)

Seeking a Chip Testing Shift Engineer responsible for providing real-time technical support during assigned shifts to ensure smooth chip testing production operations. This role focuses on troubleshooting work order and equipment issues, monitoring test data to ensure product quality, performing equipment calibration, and conducting timely issue reporting and shift handovers to maintain operational continuity and process stability.

Responsibilities

Keep the flow of work orders and perform root cause analysis

• Monitor the flow of work orders and respond promptly to production interruptions during the assigned shift
• Solve issues in work orders / equipment in a timely manner for smooth flow in the production line
• Ensure daily golden sample verification is completed and passed before production; investigate, report, and resolve any failures prior to release for production.
• Monitor real-time test data and equipment performance during production to ensure test accuracy and stability
• Identify abnormal trends, data shifts, or out-of-control conditions and take immediate action
• Perform routine calibrations on test stations to ensure consistency of product quality

Reporting and Shift Communication

• Document and report production, equipment, and quality issues during the shift, and report critical issues to management as required
• Maintain accurate shift logs and provide shift handover including equipment status, open issues, actions taken, risks, and follow-up items

Maintain procedures

• Provide training to manufacturing personnel

Perform other work-related tasks as required and assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Material Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Experience with chip manufacturing, micromanufacturing, or equipment automation is a plus
• Experience with the maintenance, calibration and operation of automated equipment
• Knowledge of Semiconductor devices
• Basic knowledge of programming, familiar with LabView programming
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
• Robust data analysis and problem-solving capability
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal/ written communication skills for successful inter and intra-group interactions
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated
• Ability to follow all cleanroom protocols
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Ability lift or move items weighing up to 20 pounds
• Assess the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
• Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Fine manipulation involves using fingers for precise tasks like pinching, picking, or typing, rather than whole hand or arm manipulation

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)