QC Engineer: Data-Driven Quality & Process Improvement

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

Job description

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.