Quality Inspector

APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS INC; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Employer 401(k) matching

Generous PTO with payout at year end

Job summary

APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS INC is seeking a QA Operator to inspect goods and record quality issues. The role involves visual inspections, testing, and logging results in a quality database, with adherence to SOPs. On-site work in Sugar Land, TX.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, and be comfortable using a microscope for small component work. English communication is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills; data entry is a plus.
• Ability to use a microscope and handle very small components.

Responsibilities

• Conducts inspection, testing, and screening for defects in optoelectronic components.
• Uses microscopes for inspection and hand-picking of small components with tweezers.
• Documents inspection results by logging into quality database.
• Keeps measurement equipment operating by following SOPs.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Data Entry

Microscope operation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microscope

Job description

AOI is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including hiring, placement, promotion, training, transfer and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, veteran status, age, disability, marital status, or any other category protected by State or U.S. Federal law. Moreover, we endeavor to treat our employees fairly.

The QA Operator is responsible for inspecting goods to ensure they meet a set of consistent standards. Their duties include performing visual inspections, and recording quality issues. The role may involve implementing product testing for quality control, reviewing products for defects and errors.

Job Duties

• Conducts inspection, testing, and/or screening for defects in Optoelectronic components.
• Uses microscopes for further inspection and hand picking of small components using tweezers.
• Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs into quality database.
• Keeps measurement equipment operating by following SOPs (standard operating procedures).

Qualifications

• Minimum Education Requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Software/ Hardware Knowledge: Basic computer skills; Data Entry is a plus
• Skills/ Abilities: Ability to use microscope; Steady hands; Need to be able to handle very small components
• Personal Characteristics: Willing and eager to learn, cooperate and follow instructions, pays careful attention to detail
• Understand and communicate in English

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)