Optical Transceiver Quality & Reliability Lead

Applied-Optoelectronics-Inc; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Immigration sponsorships

401(k) matching

Generous PTO

Job summary

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. seeks a Quality Section Manager for Production Transceiver Qualification & Reliability to lead a team ensuring performance, durability, reliability, and compliance of current and next-generation optical transceivers.

You will drive qualification programs meeting industry standards and customer expectations, while solving complex reliability challenges. The role combines quality engineering with leadership, overseeing test development, data analysis, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead qualification and reliability test programs for transceiver products including 100G/200G/400G/800G transceivers.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts to define and execute test strategies and standards. Supervise and mentor reliability engineers and technicians.
• Conduct performance reviews and support career development.
• Build and mentor a high-performing reliability engineering team, fostering technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership & Team Building

Communication

Problem Solving

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Customer Focus

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field

Tools

Environmental chambers

Optical test equipment

Reliability analysis tools

Job description

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. seeks a Quality Section Manager for Production Transceiver Qualification & Reliability to lead a team ensuring performance, durability, reliability, and compliance of current and next-generation optical transceivers.

You will drive qualification programs meeting industry standards and customer expectations, while solving complex reliability challenges. The role combines quality engineering with leadership, overseeing test development, data analysis, and