Production Engineer - Mechanical/Robotic

AOI; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Immigration sponsorships

Generous PTO

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

AOI in Sugar Land, Texas, seeks a Production Engineer – Mechanical/Robotic to support new line setups, equipment qualifications, and process integration for mass production. You will configure, test, and validate automated machinery, drive improvements, and ensure readiness during ramp-up.

Responsibilities include equipment readiness, troubleshooting, SOP development, FAT/SAT, and collaborating with R&D to implement new processes with mechanical systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute production line setup and equipment readiness for pilot and mass production.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, process, or equipment issues and drive root-cause corrective actions for yield stability.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, Work Instructions, and training materials for production processes.
• Perform FAT/SAT for new or transferred equipment.
• Collaborate with R&D to integrate new processes for new products on production lines.

Skills

Reading drawings

Manufacturing processes

Root cause analysis

Automation concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PLC programming

LabVIEW

NVIDIA software environments

Job description

We are seeking a Production Engineer – Mechanical/Robotic to support new production line setups and equipment qualifications. In this role, you will work on configuring, testing, and validating automated machinery and processes to ensure smooth ramp-up and readiness for mass production.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute production line setup, ensuring equipment readiness for pilot and mass production.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, process, or equipment-related issues and drive root-cause corrective actions ensuring the yield stability and improvement.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, Work Instructions, and training materials for production processes.
• Perform and document FAT/SAT (Site Acceptance Test) for new or transferred equipment.
• Work with R&D teams to integrate new processes for new products and implement to production lines.
• Support floor layout design and process flow optimization to improve efficiency and safety.
• Provide feedback to mechanical design colleagues on existing projects or design new systems with mechanical related issues.
• Identify and implement automation improvements to reduce cycle time and enhance quality based on process requirements.
• Support equipment commissioning, maintenance, and calibration activities.
• Proficient in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD tools and perform other duties as assigned.
• 5 ~ 10% international travel is expected for supplier visits, equipment qualification, or line setup.
• Overtime may be required during ramp-up or line setup activities.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or related field
• 0-2 years in manufacturing, process, or automation engineering work
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and understand manufacturing processes

Preferred:

• Bilingual in Chinese (Mandarin) is a plus
• 3+ years experience in semiconductor field is a strong plus
• Working experience with SolidWorks or any 3D modeling software, preferred to also have common programming language knowledge such as LabVIEW programming or Nvidia software environments
• Experience with PLC programming or industrial automation controls is beneficial
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and process validation concepts (Cpk, GR&R).
• Knowledge about transceivers or optical module assembly/testing

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)