Inspection Application Engineer – Automation & Yield

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) matching

PTO payout

Relocation package

Immigration sponsorships

Job summary

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. in Sugar Land, TX seeks an Inspection Application Engineer to support new production line setups, automate inspection plans, and monitor yield and equipment health.

The role combines mechanical understanding with software automation to drive ramp-up readiness for mass production. The ideal candidate has a Master’s or PhD in CS/engineering, strong programming skills in C# and Python, and experience with databases, data analysis, and creating automated inspection

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in computer science/engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in C#, Python, or other relevant programming languages for application development, data analysis, and automation.
• Database design and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute new production line setup, ensuring equipment readiness for pilot and mass production.
• Develop SOPs, work instructions, and training materials for production processes.
• Develop and optimize inspection recipes to maintain inspection accuracy and meet quality requirements
• Identify and implement automation improvements to reduce cycle time and enhance quality based on process requirements.
• Develop and maintain inspection applications that provide inspection yield analysis, equipment health monitoring, and tool performance tracking.
• Analyze equipment and production data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Analyze and compile experimental data into reports for process improvement projects.

Skills

C#

Python

Data analysis

Automation

Mechanical drawings

Education

Master's or PhD in computer science/engineering

Tools

Database design and management

Job description

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. in Sugar Land, TX seeks an Inspection Application Engineer to support new production line setups, automate inspection plans, and monitor yield and equipment health.

The role combines mechanical understanding with software automation to drive ramp-up readiness for mass production. The ideal candidate has a Master’s or PhD in CS/engineering, strong programming skills in C# and Python, and experience with databases, data analysis, and creating automated inspection