QC Engineer

Applied-Optoelectronics-Inc; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible health plans

401(k) employer matching

Generous PTO

Relocation package (US)

Immigration sponsorships

Job summary

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. in Sugar Land, TX, is seeking a Quality Control Engineer to support manufacturing by ensuring products and processes meet specs, standards, and customer requirements.

You will oversee IPQC and OQC, analyze data, drive root-cause investigations, and improve inspection methods while collaborating with Production, Engineering, and R&D to boost yield and reduce defects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field (e.g., Manufacturing, Materials, Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, Semiconductor).
• 1+ year experience in optoelectronics, semiconductor, electronics, photonics, or high-volume manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with data analysis software and systems.
• Knowledge of quality standards, QC, and production quality control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IPQC and OQC inspections to ensure product conformance and initiate containment for nonconforming items.
• Develop and improve inspection methods, sampling plans, and QC procedures.
• Analyze defect and yield data to identify root causes and improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate containment, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and verification of effectiveness.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Quality tools

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We are seeking a Quality Control Engineer to support manufacturing operations by ensuring products and processes comply with established specifications, quality standards, procedures, customer requirements, and Quality Management System requirements. The Quality Control Engineer will oversee IPQC and OQC activities, monitor product and process quality, analyze quality data and trends, control nonconforming products, and coordinate root cause investigations and corrective actions. This role will also support the development and improvement of inspection methods, acceptance criteria, quality procedures, and documentation while working closely with cross-functional teams to improve yield, reduce defects, prevent quality escapes, and minimize customer returns.

Job Duties

Inspection and Testing: Conduct and oversee IPQC and OQC inspections to ensure products meet specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements. Identify nonconforming products and initiate containment actions.

Quality Control Systems: Develop and improve inspection methods, acceptance criteria, sampling plans, and quality control procedures to ensure effective product quality control.

Data Analysis: Analyze inspection results, defect and yield data, and quality trends to identify root causes and improvement opportunities using appropriate quality tools.

Nonconforming Product and Corrective Action: Control nonconforming products and coordinate containment, root cause analysis, disposition, and corrective actions. Verify effectiveness to prevent recurrence.

Compliance: Ensure products and processes comply with specifications, SOPs, Work Instructions, customer requirements, and applicable Quality Management System requirements.

Documentation: Maintain quality records and support the development and revision of inspection criteria, SOPs, Work Instructions, QC Flow Charts, and Control Plans.

Quality Improvement: Lead and support quality improvement activities to improve yield, reduce defects, prevent quality escapes, and minimize customer returns.

Training: Provide quality guidance and training to QC inspectors and production teams on inspection methods, acceptance criteria, and quality requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Production, Engineering, R&D, and other teams to investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.

Other Duties: Perform other quality-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field preferred Manufacturing Engineering, Material Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Semiconductor, Physics, etc.
• 1 year+ experience of experience in optoelectronics, semiconductor, electronics, photonics, or high-volume manufacturing.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with data analysis software and systems.
• Knowledge of quality standards, regulations, quality control and production quality control is requirements

Knowledge of ISO 9001 and TL 9000 Quality Management Systems

Familiarity with PFMEA, Control Plans, FAI, CAPA, 8D, RCA, SPC, AQL, and statistical sampling methods.

Multi-tasking and attention to detail

Bilingual in Mandarin is a plus

• Not required but will be a plus
  • Six Sigma/Lean Sigma
• Good knowledge about optoelectronic industry products and processes
• Excellent presentation and reporting skills, good organization and multi-tasking skills and excellent attention to details
• Self-motivation, dependability, and good team player who can work efficiently with minimal supervision

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)