Optical Device & Module Integration Engineer

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.; Sugar Land, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible health plans

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. seeks an Optical Device & Module Integration Engineer to advance the integration of optical devices, electronics, and packaging into modules and transceivers.

You will collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and reliability teams to improve performance and support new product introductions. Responsibilities include device/module integration, data-driven problem solving for yield and reliability, experimental planning, and documenting requirements and test

Qualifications

• Degree in EE, optics, physics, materials science, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• Experience in optical devices; optical modules/transceivers; alignment and packaging; testing; manufacturing integration; reliability analysis or failure analysis.
• Practical problem-solving and data analysis; ability to work across teams and learn beyond current area.

Responsibilities

• Support device and module integration, including evaluation, assembly, characterization, and testing.
• Investigate performance, yield, and reliability issues by analyzing data with engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Plan and execute experiments to understand interactions among device characteristics, assembly conditions, and module performance.
• Support new product introduction and transfer to production by documenting technical requirements, test methods, and process improvements.
• Communicate findings, recommend corrective actions, and verify their effectiveness.

Skills

Optical devices

Optical modules

Optical alignment

Electrical testing

Manufacturing integration

Yield improvement

Reliability analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering, optics, physics, materials science, mechanical engineering, or a related field

Tools

JMP

Python

LabVIEW

Job description

AOI is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including hiring, placement, promotion, training, transfer and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, veteran status, age, disability, marital status, or any other category protected by State or U.S. Federal law. Moreover, we endeavor to treat our employees fairly.

Optical Device & Module Integration Engineer

AOI is seeking Optical Device & Module Integration Engineers to support the integration of optical devices, electronics, and packaging into optical modules and transceivers. These engineers will collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and reliability teams to improve product performance, resolve technical issues, and support new product introduction.

Multiple positions are available for candidates with different technical strengths. Responsibilities will align with each engineer’s experience and the team’s needs.

Responsibilities

• Support device and module integration, including component evaluation, assembly, characterization, and testing.
• Investigate performance, yield, and reliability issues by analyzing data, working with engineering, and manufacturing teams.
• Plan and execute experiments to understand interactions among device characteristics, assembly conditions, and module performance.
• Support new product introduction and transfer to production by documenting technical requirements, test methods, and process improvements.
• Communicate findings, recommend corrective actions, and verify their effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering, optics, physics, materials science, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in one or more of the following areas: optical devices; optical modules or transceivers; optical alignment and packaging; electrical or optical testing; manufacturing integration; yield improvement; or reliability and failure analysis.
• Practical problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze experimental or manufacturing data.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams, communicate technical findings, and learn beyond an existing area of expertise.

Preferred Experience

Experience with any of the following is helpful: lasers, photodetectors, modulators, silicon photonics, TOSA/ROSA, optical engines, die attach, wire bonding, fiber coupling, or high-speed testing. Familiarity with tools such as JMP, Python, or LabVIEW.

Location

This position will be on-site based in Sugar Land, Texas.

WHY AOI?

In addition to a competitive salary, AOI offers

• Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee 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 the US
• Immigration sponsorships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US)

We do not accept unsolicited proposals from third-party recruiters or agencies. Contacting hiring managers directly may result in disqualification of submissions.