Manufacturing Engineer - Chip Testing

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible health plans

401(k) matching

Generous PTO policy

Relocation package

Immigration sponsorships

Job summary

A technology company based in Sugar Land, Texas, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for chip production. This role involves conducting calibrations on equipment, monitoring quality, and improving processes. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and have experience in micromanufacturing. Skills in data analysis and automated equipment maintenance are essential. Competitive salary and flexible health plans are part of the benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience with chip manufacturing, micromanufacturing, or equipment automation is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of programming, familiar with LabView programming.
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily calibrations on cleaving and dicing equipment.
• Monitor daily production quality for irregularities.
• Perform root cause analysis and propose improvements.

Skills

Micromanufacturing

Automated equipment maintenance

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Material, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

LabView programming

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Manufacturing Engineer - Chip Production (Testing & Cleaving)

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Manufacturing Engineer to ensure the smooth operation of our production line by troubleshooting and resolving work order-related issues in a timely manner. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting daily calibrations on cleaving and dicing equipment to maintain operational efficiency and annual calibrations on test stations to guarantee accuracy and consistency in test results. Additionally, the engineer will monitor daily production quality for irregularities, perform data analysis to identify root causes of issues, and propose improvements to optimize the manufacturing process.

Primary Responsibilities

• Keep the flow of work orders and perform root cause analysis

Solve issues in work orders / equipment in a timely manner for smooth flow in the production line

Perform root cause analysis on issues in process then propose and implement improvements to prevent recurrences

Feedback quality related issues to related personnel and propose possible solutions

Perform routine calibrations on cleaving tools, dicing tools, test stations and sorting tools to ensure consistency of product quality

Improve Process Flow

Work with various departments in the organization including IT and Production Control for process improvement and better production planning

Perform data analysis to better understand the current manufacture process and find possible improvements

Maintain procedures

Create new and maintain existing SOP

Provide training to manufacturing personnel

Perform other work-related tasks as required and assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required, Masters degree preferred, in Material Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, 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
• Pick, pinch, type or otherwise work, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling

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)