Materials Qualification Engineer

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Materials Science, Optoelectronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Experience or coursework in material testing methods (tensile, thermal, aging, corrosion, microscopy, etc.).
  • Proficiency in using lab instruments and data analysis tools.
  • Strong problem-solving and documentation skills.
  • Good communication skills; familiarity with ISO, ASTM or industry-specific material standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute comprehensive test plans for evaluating new materials' mechanical, thermal, electrical, and optical properties.
  • Perform root cause analysis and material failure analysis when necessary.
  • Provide detailed qualification reports and validation documentation.
  • Ensure materials meet internal specifications and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with sourcing, R&D, quality, and manufacturing teams to support design-for-manufacturing goals.
  • Communicate technical requirements and performance expectations to material suppliers.

Benefits

  • Flexible and competitive health plans (medical, dental, vision) tailored to individual needs.
  • 401(k) deferral with employer matching.
  • Generous PTO policy, with unused PTO payout at the end of the year.
  • Relocation package available within the US.
  • Immigration sponsorships available for qualified applicants.
Full Job Description
Summary

We are seeking a Material Qualification Engineer to support the evaluation and qualification of new materials introduced by the Sourcing Team. This role helps ensure materials meet technical, quality, and process needs before moving into production. You'll develop and run qualification plans, perform material testing, and collaborate with teams across Sourcing, Quality, Manufacturing, and R&D.

Job Duties
  • Material evaluation and testing: Design and execute comprehensive test plans to evaluate new materials' mechanical, thermal ,electrical and optical properties. Perform root cause anlysis and material failure analysis if there is any.
  • Qualification and documentation: Help to provide the detailed qualification reports, test data and validation documentations. Ensure material meets internal specifications, regulatory requirements, and production standards.
  • Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with sourcing, RD, quality and manufacturing teams to understand material requirements and support design-for-manufacturing goals.
  • Supplier engagement: communicate technical requirements and performance expectations to material suppliers.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Materials Science, Optoelectronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience or coursework involving material testing methods (tensile, thermal, aging, corrosion, microscopy, etc.).
• Comfortable working with lab instruments and data analysis tools.
• Strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with ISO, ASTM, or industry-specific material standards is a plus.

Location

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

In addition to competitive salary, AOI offers
  • 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)

We do not accept unsolicited proposals from third-party recruiters or agencies. Contacting hiring managers directly may result in disqualification of submissions.

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