Laser & VCSEL Process Quality Assurance Engineer

APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS INC; Sugar Land, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with employer match

Relocation package

Immigration sponsorships

Generous PTO

Job summary

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AOI) is seeking a Process Quality Assurance Engineer in Sugar Land, TX. You will work in the Quality department to ensure laser wafer production and transceiver module manufacturing meet regulatory specifications and internal requirements.

You will collaborate with quality control, R&D, and production to identify defects, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement in process quality for VCSEL and related photonic products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Master’s degree or above preferred.
• Experience with semiconductor laser dies, photonics, or VCSEL quality assurance is helpful.
• Knowledge of quality standards and production quality control requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality control processes for laser wafer production and VCSEL development.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify defects and drive corrective actions.
• Design and execute validation protocols for new laser diode processes and DVT/PVT steps.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and other departments to integrate quality measures.
• Perform risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies for high-power laser and transceiver applications.
• Maintain thorough documentation of QC procedures, specs, and inspection checklists.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Presentation skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Bilingual (English/Mandarin)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master’s degree or above

Tools

Data analysis software

Job description

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AOI) is seeking a Process Quality Assurance Engineer in Sugar Land, TX. You will work in the Quality department to ensure laser wafer production and transceiver module manufacturing meet regulatory specifications and internal requirements.

You will collaborate with quality control, R&D, and production to identify defects, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement in process quality for VCSEL and related photonic products.