AOI · 20 hours ago
Equipment Engineer (Entry or Experienced)
Sugar Land, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expAOI is seeking a highly skilled Equipment Engineer to maintain and optimize the performance and reliability of their production line equipment. This role focuses on reducing equipment downtime and ensuring seamless operation of automated systems, while collaborating with other engineering team members.
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Responsibilities
Oversee and rectify deviations in equipment performance, specializing in troubleshooting and repair of production machinery, including both automated and semi-automated equipment
Ensure that all equipment adheres to functional specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
Organize and execute regular calibration and preventive maintenance schedules for newly introduced production equipment
Monitor the operational status of production machinery and coordinate equipment technician duties to maintain optimal performance
Use SOLIDWORKS to refine and enhance equipment functionality and design
Produce and maintain precise records and documentation pertaining to maintenance, modifications, repairs, and performance metrics
Follow established protocols to report and address equipment issues effectively
Be prepared to work during nights and weekends as required to support production needs if needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 1 year in an electro-mechanical role, dealing with manufacturing equipment
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is preferred
Experience with SOLIDWORKS and LabVIEW is considered advantageous
Ability to solder and perform board testing is a desirable skill
Previous employment in a semiconductor company would be a significant plus
Benefits
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)
Company
AOI
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. | NASDAQ: AAOI AOI is a leading designer and manufacturer of fiber optic networking products.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (9)
2023 (5)
2022 (7)
2021 (11)
2020 (14)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$532.92MKey Investors
China Construction BankGiza Venture CapitalTechnology Associates Management
2025-11-07Post Ipo Equity· $180M
2025-06-12Post Ipo Debt· $13.49M
2024-12-19Post Ipo Equity· $35.21M
Leadership Team
Stefan Murry
Chief Financial Officer
Steve Pederson
Vice President - Broadband Networking
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