Quality Specialist

APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS INC; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optoelectronic firm is seeking a Quality Specialist to conduct tests on products in Sugar Land, Texas. Responsibilities include inspecting optoelectronic components for defects, documenting results, and following standard operating procedures for equipment. Candidates should hold a high school diploma, possess basic computer skills, and be able to communicate effectively in English. The position requires attention to detail and the ability to work with small components.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education Requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Ability to use microscope and handle very small components.
• Understand and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Conducts inspection, testing, and/or screening for defects in Optoelectronic components.
• Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs into quality database.
• Keeps measurement equipment operating by following SOPs.

Skills

Microscope operation

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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 Quality Specialist conducts tests on products or components to measure performance and identify quality issues. She/he needs to check the products to comply with guidelines and specifications. She/he maintains precise records of the findings, documenting any design or manufacturing issues which help to ensure that defects are quickly remedied and don’t recur in the future. Quality specialists work as testers, samplers, and inspectors of quality control in the company.

Job Responsibilities

• 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 for daily work
• Know how to use Microsoft word and Excel software for document and data entry
• 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.