Production Engineer – Test & Programming

AOI; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

Employer matching on 401(k)

Generous PTO

Job summary

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AOI) in Sugar Land, TX is seeking a Production Test Engineer to design, develop, and optimize automated test systems for high-speed transceivers (200G/400G/800G).

This role emphasizes Python and LabVIEW automation and hands-on integration of test instruments to ensure reliable production testing. You will work with R&D, QA, and manufacturing teams, maintain test software, document SOPs, and provide operator training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• Preferred: 1–3 years of LabVIEW programming and/or Python test automation.
• Experience with test instrumentation (OSA, power meters, source meters, TEC controllers, oscilloscopes).
• Understanding of data acquisition fundamentals (plug-in data acquisition cards, RS-232, GPIB, PXI devices).
• Ability to work independently and take ownership.
• Lift or move items weighing up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test software using Python and LabVIEW for optical transceiver module and component testing.
• Integrate and control instruments such as OSA, power meters, source meters, BER testers, oscilloscopes, and TEC controllers using VISA, GPIB, RS-232, TCP/IP, and PXI interfaces.
• Develop, debug, and modify LabVIEW programs to match local test setups, hardware, and environmental conditions.
• Support manufacturing engineers in troubleshooting production line test failures and improving test yield and reliability.
• Conduct system-level debugging for optical, electrical, and thermal test setups.
• Create and maintain SOPs, training documents, and provide hands-on training to operators and technicians on new test procedures and UIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, QA, PE, IT) to align test requirements and automation standards.
• Maintain revision control and documentation of all test programs and configurations.
• 5% international travel may be required for station deployment, training, or cross-site alignment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Python

LabVIEW

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

VISA

GPIB

RS-232

TCP/IP

PXI

Job description

Summary

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AOI) is seeking a Production Test Engineer with strong experience in Python and LabVIEW automation to develop, maintain, and optimize automated test systems for high-speed optical transceivers and components (200G/400G/800G). This role involves designing test automation software, integrating optical/electronic instruments (OSA, power meters, BERTs, DCAs, TEC controllers, etc.), and supporting manufacturing teams to ensure reliable and efficient production testing.

Job Duties

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test software using Python and LabVIEW for optical transceiver module and component testing.
• Integrate and control instruments such as Optical Spectrum Analyzers (OSA), power meters, source meters, BER testers, oscilloscopes (DCA), and TEC controllers using VISA, GPIB, RS-232, TCP/IP, and PXI interfaces.
• Develop, debug and modify existing/new LabVIEW programs to match local test setups, hardware, and environmental conditions.
• Support manufacturing engineers in troubleshooting production line test failures and improving test yield and reliability.
• Conduct system-level debugging for optical, electrical, and thermal test setups.
• Create and maintain SOPs, training documents, and provide hands-on training to operators and technicians on new test procedures and UIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, QA, PE, IT) to align test requirements and automation standards.
• Maintain revision control and documentation of all test programs and configurations.
• 5% international travel may be required for station deployment, training, or cross-site alignment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Preferred:1 – 3 year of experience in LabVIEW Programming and/or Python test automation
• Experience with test instrumentation (OSA, power metersm source meters, TEC controllers, oscilloscopes etc.).
• Understanding of the operation of data acquisition fundamentals (i.e., plug-in data acquisition cards, RS 232, GPIB, PXI devices and signal conditioning of various sensors)
• Works independently and responsibly without close supervision. Must be able to take full responsibility
• Lift or move items weighing up to 35 pounds

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