Chip Testing Shift Engineer (7pm-7am 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

Flexible health plans

401(k) employer matching

Generous PTO policy

Relocation package available

Immigration sponsorships

Job summary

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. is looking for a Chip Testing Shift Engineer for the 7pm-7am shift in Sugar Land, Texas. This role involves providing real-time support during chip testing operations, troubleshooting issues, and monitoring test data for quality assurance. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and familiarity with semiconductor devices. AOI provides competitive salaries and benefits including flexible health plans and a relocation package.

The engineer will document production issues, maintain shift logs, and train personnel. A great opportunity for those with a technical background wanting to join a visionary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required in Material Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related discipline.
• Experience with chip manufacturing or equipment automation is a plus.
• Knowledge of Semiconductor devices and basic programming skills, especially in LabView.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time technical support during assigned shifts to ensure smooth production operations.
• Troubleshoot work order and equipment issues promptly.
• Monitor test data for quality assurance and perform necessary calibrations.

Skills

Chip manufacturing experience

Micromanufacturing experience

Equipment automation experience

Knowledge of Semiconductor devices

Programming knowledge (LabView)

Data analysis capability

Microsoft PowerPoint proficiency

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Automated equipment

Job description

Build a Brighter Future with AOI: Join Our Team of Visionaries

Chip Testing Shift Engineer (7pm-7am 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.

Job Duties

• 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 elevate 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 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 equipments
• 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?

• 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)