Process Quality Assurance Engineer

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AOI) is growing rapidly in telecommunication, data industries and AI field, and is looking to fill the role of Process Quality Assurance (PQA) Engineer who will work in the Quality department to take responsibility for the process quality assurance of laser wafer production and transceiver module manufacture to compliant specification and requirement.

Process quality assurance plays a crucial role in the product processes, which confirm that processes of manufacture line meets the required standards, regulatory requirements and SOP (standard operating procedure). The PQA engineer needs to collaborate with quality control engineers and the production engineering team to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Quality Control Methodologies: Develop and implement quality control processes to ensure compliance with industry standards and internal regulations.
• Data Analysis: Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends and root causes of defects, implementing corrective actions to enhance product quality.
• Process Validation: Design and execute validation protocols to confirm that any new laser diodes wafer processes, DVT (design validation test) process are correct and PVT (production validation testing) processes consistently produce products that meet quality specifications.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with teams from research and development, production, and other departments to integrate quality control measures into new product VCSEL (vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser) development and existing processes.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct risk assessments to identify potential quality issues and develop strategies to mitigate these risks of VCSEL, high-power laser and transceiver applied in data industry, telecommunication and auto-vehicle field.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives aimed at improving manufacturing efficiency, reducing waste, and enhancing overall product quality.
• Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation of quality control procedures, specifications, and inspection checklists to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all processes comply with relevant regulations and standards, such as ISO 9001 and TL 9000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Master’s degree or above preferred, in engineering or a related field. Preferred: Material Electronic Engineering, Science, Optical Engineering, Semiconductor, Physics, etc.
• One year+ experience in semiconductor laser dies, semiconductor industry, and photonic integration circuit quality assurance would be helpful.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with data analysis software and systems.
• Knowledge of quality standards, regulations, quality control and production quality control requirements.
• Effective communication skills for presenting findings and collaborating with teams.
• Good knowledge about optoelectronic industry products and processes
• Excellent presentation and reporting skills, good organization and multi-tasking skills and excellent attention to details
• Self-motivated, dependable, and good team player who can work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Team Collaboration - strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of quality.
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese is a plus

Location This position is full time and on-site at our Sugar Land, Texas location.

WHY AOI? In Addition To Competitive Salary, AOI Offers

• Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans, offering employees with the right options to meet individual and family needs
• Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
• Generous PTO policy, with unused PTO payout at the end of the year
• Relocation package, available within US
• Immigration sponsorships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US)