AOI · 1 day ago
Process Quality Assurance Engineer – Module Testing
Sugar Land, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelApplied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AOI) is expanding rapidly in the telecommunication, data center, and AI infrastructure markets. We are seeking a Process QA – Module Testing Engineer to join our Quality team and contribute to quality assurance for optical transceiver module testing processes.
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Responsibilities
Test Station Quality Assurance
Participate in QA activities for optical transceiver module test stations, including electrical, optical, and functional test platforms
Verify that test stations and test processes meet product specifications, SOPs, and internal quality requirements
Perform test station qualification and GR&R activities following defined procedures
Support NPI, DVT, and PVT phases through test setup qualification and process validation
Monitor test station performance and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
Programming & Test Automation
Develop and maintain Python-based scripts and tools for test execution, data collection, and yield monitoring
Use SQL query, manage, and analyze manufacturing and test databases
Develop or maintain test applications using LabVIEW (preferred)
Interface with test equipment using standard communication protocols (e.g., GPIB, USB, Ethernet)
Experience using Python to communicate with test equipment is a plus
Vendor Equipment & System Integration
Develop or maintain control programs for vendor test equipment (e.g., BERT, OPM, tunable lasers, optical switches, oscilloscopes, etc..)
Work with vendors and internal engineering teams to resolve test system issues
Data Analysis & Process Improvement
Analyze test data to identify yield trends, process variation, and abnormal behaviors
Participate in root cause analysis and CAPA activities
Contribute to improvements in test efficiency, data integrity, and process robustness
Documentation & Collaboration
Create and maintain test-related documentation such as specifications, qualification reports, SOPs, and control plans
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, R&D, and Reliability teams
Support audits related to test process quality and data integrity
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, TL 9000, and internal quality systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or related disciplines, including CS, EE, ME, Optical Engineering, Semiconductor, Materials Science, or Physics or similar
Programming Skills: Python, SQL
Understanding of test automation and data analysis
Ability to work in a manufacturing or test environment
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
Preferred
Python Packages: TKinter, Pyserial, Pythonnet, Openpyxl, Sqlalchemy, Pandas, Numpy, Matplotlib, or other equivalent data visualization tools
Experience with LabVIEW
Experience or exposure to manufacturing industry environments
Knowledge of optical transceiver modules, laser diodes, photonics, or optical communication systems
Familiarity with test equipment used in manufacturing or validation labs
Experience or exposure to SPC charts (e.g., control charts, Cp/Cpk)
Knowledge of Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies
Familiarity with root cause analysis tools (5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto)
Understanding of process capability and variation control
Experience participating in CAPA or quality improvement activities
Bilingual in English and Mandarin preferred
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
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
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$532.92MKey Investors
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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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