Optical Component Failure Analysis Engineer

AOI; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package in US

Immigration sponsorships

Health plans (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) matching

Generous PTO

Job summary

AOI in Sugar Land, TX is seeking a Product & Component Failure Analysis Engineer to investigate mechanical, physical, chemical and stress factors causing product or component failures and to identify root causes. You will examine data, detect defects, and suggest corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

The role requires familiarity with optical communications and analysis techniques, plus experience in debugging prototypes and documenting results. On-site work in Sugar Land, TX is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred.
• 1+ year in failure analyses of semiconductor laser dies, semiconductor monitoring, and photonic integration quality control.
• Exposure to SEM, EDS, XRD, FIB, TEM and related analytical methods.
• Strong understanding of optical communication principles and standards.
• Experience debugging and analyzing prototypes and products.
• Knowledge of GR-468 Generic Reliability Assurance Requirements.
• Excellent presentation, reporting, organization and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Investigate failure modes of Active Optical Cables and identify root causes.
• Prepare and review monthly TL 9000 measurement data and upload reports.
• Review customer-reported issues and RMAs; maintain databases.
• Identify manufacturing defects, quality control issues and improper terminations.
• Detect aging and wear of Tx/Rx components.
• Draft comprehensive 8D reports detailing causes and corrective actions.
• Develop procedures related to production and field returns; monitor performance.
• Communicate results and propose corrective actions to teams.
• Collaborate with multiple teams on quality and standards specifications.

Skills

Failure analysis

Root cause analysis

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Documentation

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SEM

EDS

XRD

FIB

TEM

Job description

AOI in Sugar Land, TX is seeking a Product & Component Failure Analysis Engineer to investigate mechanical, physical, chemical and stress factors causing product or component failures and to identify root causes. You will examine data, detect defects, and suggest corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

The role requires familiarity with optical communications and analysis techniques, plus experience in debugging prototypes and documenting results. On-site work in Sugar Land, TX is required.