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Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.
Sugar, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 11/6/2025 CLOSED ON 12/26/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Quality Assurance Engineer position at Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.?

Summary

Application Optoelectronic Incorporated (AOI) is growing rapidly in telecommunication, data industries, and the AI field, and is looking to fill the role of senior quality assurance (SQA) engineer who will work in the quality department to take responsibility for the process quality assurance of laser diode wafers & chips production and transceiver module manufacture to compliant the specification and requirement.

Quality assurance plays a crucial role in the product processes, confirming that the manufacturing line's processes meet the required standards, regulatory requirements, and SOP (standard operating procedure). The senior QA engineer needs to collaborate with quality control engineers and the production engineering team to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.

Job Duties

  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all processes comply with relevant regulations and standards, such as ISO 9001 and TL 9000.

  • Quality Control Methodologies: Develop and implement quality control processes to ensure compliance with industry standards and internal regulations.

  • Process Monitor & Validation: Design and execute validation protocols to confirm that any current and 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 and customers demand.

  • Data Analysis: Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends and root causes of defects, implementing corrective actions to enhance product quality.

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree at least in engineering or a related field preferred, Material, Electronic Engineering, Science, Optical Engineering, Semiconductor, Physics, etc.

  • One year or more of experience in semiconductor laser diodes, the semiconductor industry, and photonic integration circuit quality assurance would be helpful.

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience with data analysis software and systems.

  • Familiar with the ISO 9001/TL9000 standard applied in the semiconductor industry.

  • Knowledge of quality standards, regulations, quality control, and production quality control requirements.

  • Effective communication skills for presenting findings and collaborating with teams.

  • Good knowledge of optoelectronic industry products and processes

  • Excellent presentation and reporting skills, good organization, multi-tasking skills, and excellent attention to detail

  • Self-motivation, dependability, 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.

Location

This position will be on-site, based in Sugar Land, Texas.

WHY AOI?

In addition to a competitive salary, AOI offers

  • Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employees 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 the US

  • Immigration sponsorships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US)

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