Summary Quality Section Manager for Production Transceiver Qualification & Reliability will lead a team responsible for ensuring the performance, durability, reliability and compliance of current and next-generation optical transceivers. This role combines technical expertise in quality & reliability engineering with strong leadership and communication skills to drive qualification programs that meet industry standards and customer expectations. The quality section manager will be a proactive problem solver with a deep understanding quality engineering, production verification technologies and a passion for quality excellence.
Responsibilities Program Leadership & Team Management - Lead qualification and reliability test programs for transceiver products including 100G/200G/400G/800G transceivers.
- Coordinate cross-functional efforts to define and execute test strategies and standards. Supervise and mentor reliability engineers and technicians.
- Conduct performance reviews and support career development.
- Build and mentor a high-performing reliability engineering team, fostering technical excellence and continuous improvement.
Quality Compliance, Test Development & Execution - Ensure product qualification testing aligns with ISO9001, TL9000, Telcordia GR-468, and other industry standards.
- Design and manage stress tests (HTOL, TC, uBDH, BDH, ESD-HBM etc.) per Telcordia, JEDEC, MIL-STD-833, etc. standards and customer requirements.
- Ensure test procedures are robust and repeatable.
Data Analysis & Reporting - Establish and optimize reliability test infrastructure and protocols aligned with corresponding industry standards.
- Analyze reliability data and failure modes.
- Drive process improvements and documentation accuracy.
- Generate comprehensive qualification reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for reliability failures, improving product robustness and reducing field returns RMA (return material authorization).
Customer & Audit Support and Management - Represent the quality team in customer audits and technical reviews.
- Provide technical responses and justifications for qualification results.
- Support customer audits and technical engagements, contributing to successful design wins and long-term partnerships.
Qualifications - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in optical transceiver reliability testing or qualification engineering. Deep understanding of transceiver architecture and failure mechanisms.
- Experience with environmental chambers, optical test equipment, and reliability analysis tools. Familiarity with Telcordia GR-468, JEDEC JESD22, and other relevant standards.
- Leadership & Team Building - Ability to inspire and guide teams toward shared goals.
- Communication - Clear and effective communication across technical and non-technical audiences.
- Problem Solving - Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to resolving issues.
- Project Management - Skilled in managing timelines, resources, and priorities.
- Attention to Detail - High accuracy in data analysis and documentation.
- Adaptability - Comfortable with evolving technologies and shifting priorities.
- Customer Focus - Committed to understanding and meeting customer expectations.
Location This position will be on-site based in Sugar Land, Texas.
In addition to a competitive salary, AOI offers
- Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee 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 the 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.
