AOI · 1 day ago
Production Engineer - Electrical
Sugar Land, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelAOI is seeking a Production Engineer – Electrical to support and improve manufacturing operations through automation and data-driven problem solving. The role involves developing, validating, and supporting automated equipment and production lines to ensure reliable manufacturing performance.
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Responsibilities
Lead production process improvements by identifying and implementing automation-based solutions that improve efficiency, reduce operating costs, and enhance safety, in collaboration with cross-functional teams
Lead and support qualification of new equipment, tools, and production lines, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and Production Verification Testing (PVT), ensuring readiness for volume manufacturing
Interface directly with production lines to identify common failure modes, design and execute experiments or tests, and perform root cause analysis (RCA) to isolate failures and implement effective corrective and preventive actions
Develop, maintain, and analyze issue logs, qualification reports, and performance metrics to track equipment health, yield impact, and process stability
Actively support production by running, troubleshooting, and recovering equipment and automation stations during development, qualification, and early production ramp
Monitor and analyze data from automation systems to identify opportunities for performance optimization, yield improvement, and downtime reduction
Develop required software and hardware solutions to validate unit-under-test requirements and improve throughput and yield, including use of LabVIEW, SQL, Python, PLC development, and advanced analytics or machine-learning-based tools as needed
5–10% international travel is expected for this position
Other duties as needed or required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field)
Fundamental understanding of manufacturing or automation systems, gained through coursework, internships, co-ops, or professional experience
Working knowledge of LabVIEW and/or at least one programming or scripting language (e.g., Python, C/C++, Java, or VBA)
Hands-on exposure to equipment, test systems, or production environments through academic projects, internships, or entry-level engineering roles
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to support troubleshooting and root cause analysis under guidance
Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills to support multiple tasks and projects in a production environment
Candidates with strong fundamentals and interest in manufacturing, automation, and production environments are encouraged to apply, even if they do not meet every listed requirement
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering
Experience in a manufacturing, automation, equipment engineering, or production engineering environment
Exposure to equipment or process qualification activities (e.g., FAT, SAT, PVT, NPI), either academically or professionally
Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), basic mechanical design, electrical systems, or circuit-level troubleshooting
Familiarity with data analysis, automation tools, or machine-learning-based techniques applied to manufacturing or test systems
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.
Founded in 1997
1001-5000 employees
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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