Optical Reliability Engineer - Transceivers

Applied-Optoelectronics-Inc; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Optoelectronics Inc. in Sugar Land, TX, is seeking a Reliability Test Engineer to lead transceiver reliability testing and failure analysis across mechanical, optical, and electrical factors.

You will implement HTOL, ESD, and environmental tests, investigate failure mechanisms, generate GR-468 compliant reports, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product quality and yield. Experience with SEM/EDS/XRD/TEM is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 1+ year in semiconductor laser dies and photonics quality control preferred.
• Experience with SEM, EDS, XRD, FIB, TEM analytical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Work on transceivers’ qualification and reliability test (HTOL, uBDH, BDH, TC and ESD HBM, etc.) and identify failure modes.
• Analyze environmental factors and their impact on transceivers failure.
• Identify manufacturing defects and quality control issues affecting reliability.
• Detect aging and worn-out key components (Tx & Rx) degradation.
• Prepare reliability reports to comply with GR-468 requirements.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Data analysis tools

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SEM

EDS

XRD

FIB

TEM

Job description

Applied Optoelectronics Inc. in Sugar Land, TX, is seeking a Reliability Test Engineer to lead transceiver reliability testing and failure analysis across mechanical, optical, and electrical factors.

You will implement HTOL, ESD, and environmental tests, investigate failure mechanisms, generate GR-468 compliant reports, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product quality and yield. Experience with SEM/EDS/XRD/TEM is preferred.