Electrical Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health (medical, dental, vision) plans

401(k) matching

Generous PTO policy

Relocation package

Immigration sponsorships

Job summary

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer to oversee electrical systems in Sugar Land, Texas. The role involves project coordination and ensuring compliance with electrical safety standards while managing plant-wide operations.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, have at least 2 years of relevant experience, and possess skills in power distribution and circuit troubleshooting. Competitive benefits include flexible health plans and a generous PTO policy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years working experience in industrial power distribution.
• Skilled in reading electrical schematics and construction layout drawings.
• Proficiency in power distribution and emergency power systems.

Responsibilities

• Review schemes and drawings for electrical installations.
• Manage plant-wide electrical systems and maintenance.
• Oversee troubleshooting of electrical faults and renovations.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power Distribution Systems

Circuit Troubleshooting

Safety Compliance

PLC Programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC

UPS Systems

Transformers

Job description

Job Duties

• New project technical coordination: Review schemes and drawings of high & low voltage power distribution, FMCS (Facility Monitoring Control System) and integrated weak current cabling for new cleanrooms; supervise on-site construction, power‑on commissioning, final acceptance and handover, and close all construction‑related problems.
• Plant‑wide electrical system management: Manage full‑range electrical facilities including high/low voltage switchgears, transformers, UPS systems, workshop process power distribution, lighting systems, PLC automatic controls, electrical control cabinets and full‑plant cable tray routing.
• Maintenance and compliance management: Formulate standards for daily inspection, quarterly maintenance and annual preventive verification of electrical equipment; strictly implement electrical safety codes, plant‑wide grounding & lightning protection, leakage protection and arc flash protection compliance requirements.
• Fault handling & system renovation: Take the lead in troubleshooting plant‑wide electrical faults, circuit hidden dangers and equipment electrical failures; oversee electrical renovation projects including power distribution capacity expansion, electrical system upgrading and workshop power reconstruction.
• Safety and team management: Guide maintenance teams to carry out standardized electrical operations, implement EHS electrical safety specifications, and formulate technical schemes for power cut, hot work and high‑voltage operations to avoid electrical safety accidents such as electric shock, short circuit and unexpected power outage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years working experience in industrial power distribution, semiconductor facility electrical operation.
• Skilled in reading single‑line diagrams, electrical schematics and construction layout drawings; familiar with switchgear, UPS, and transformer.
• Basic mastery of NEC, industrial electrical safety standards and grounding lightning protection specifications.
• Over 4 years experience in factory electrical engineering, power system troubleshooting and capital construction matching.
• Proficiency in power distribution systems, motor control centers (MCCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), and backup or emergency power systems.
• Familiar with electrical standards including NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE and NETA testing specifications.
• Practical experience with PLC, FMCS and industrial power monitoring systems.
• On‑call support for 24/7 production; respond to power failure and electrical fault emergencies during off‑hours, weekends and holidays.
• Frequently enter Class 100/1000 cleanroom areas and mechanical equipment rooms for on‑site technical investigation.
• Regular work in high/low voltage electrical rooms, rooftop power equipment areas and cleanroom production floors.
• Must wear insulated PPE when conducting high‑voltage inspection, testing and maintenance work.
• Comply with lockout‑tagout (LOTO) procedures and all site electrical safety management rules.

Location

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

Benefits

• Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans that 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 the end of the year.
• Relocation package available within the U.S.
• Immigration sponsorships (must be currently authorized to work in the U.S.).