Manufacturing Engineer - Chip Testing

ao-inc; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package within US

Immigration sponsorships

Generous PTO policy

401(k) matching

Job summary

AOI Inc. in Sugar Land, TX seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to support semiconductor test operations on-site. You will troubleshoot test-related issues, calibrate automated test stations, analyze data, and drive process improvements to ensure accurate, repeatable, and efficient production.

The role partners with Quality, Process Engineering, Production Control, IT and Product Engineering to maintain production flow and improve testing methodologies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with semiconductor device testing or automated test equipment.
• Experience calibrating semiconductor test stations.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment.
• Excellent communication with vendors on technical terms.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot issues affecting semiconductor testing operations.
• Perform annual calibration and verify accuracy of test stations.
• Analyze test data to identify trends and process opportunities.
• Develop and implement testing recipes for new products.
• Monitor daily production quality and test results.
• Create and maintain SOPs and train operators.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Process Engineering, IT, and Product Engineering.

Skills

Semiconductor testing

Automated test equipment

LabVIEW

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Vendor communication

Excel/PowerPoint

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Test Equipment Maintenance

Job description

Summary

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support semiconductor device testing operations. This role is responsible for maintaining production flow by troubleshooting test-related issues, calibrating automated test stations, monitoring product quality, analyzing manufacturing data, and improving testing processes to ensure accurate, repeatable, and efficient production.

Primary Responsibilities

Production Support

• Troubleshoot issues affecting semiconductor testing operations
• Resolve work order and equipment issues to minimize production interruptions
• Support daily manufacturing activities for test operations

Test Equipment Ownership

• Perform annual calibration of semiconductor test stations
• Verify accuracy and repeatability of test equipment
• Troubleshoot automated test systems and equipment failures
• Coordinate maintenance activities for test equipment

Process Improvement

• Analyze test data to identify trends and process opportunities
• Perform root cause analysis on yield and test failures
• Develop and implement process improvements
• Improve test efficiency, accuracy, and throughput
• Develop testing recipes for new products

Quality

• Monitor daily production quality and test results
• Investigate abnormal electrical test data
• Work with Quality and Engineering teams to resolve product issues

Documentation & Training

• Create and maintain SOPs and work instructions
• Train operators on test procedures and equipment
• Maintain engineering documentation

Cross-functional Support

• Work closely with Production, Quality, Process Engineering, Production Control, IT, and Product Engineering
• Perform other duties as assigned

New Equipment Qualification

• Intensively collaborate with vendor for new tool design proposal
• Make FAT and SAT documents for new tools
• In charge of new tool move in, installation, modification and qualification

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline
• Experience with semiconductor device testing or automated test equipment
• Experience calibrating and maintaining semiconductor test stations
• Knowledge of semiconductor devices and electrical testing
• Familiarity with LabVIEW programming is preferred
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment
• Strong ability in communication. Good at efficiently communicating with vendors on technical terms and negotiations
• Ability lift or move items weighing up to 20 pounds

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)