Senior Production Line Engineer

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.

$95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or LabVIEW programming experience required
  • 3-5 years experience in optical module manufacturing or related industrial environment
  • Knowledge of common programming languages required
  • CAD, SQL, and database skills preferred
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills for project management
  • Six Sigma Management and CAD design certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

  • Support and maintain daily production of optical modules
  • Provide qualification SOP and instructions for Technicians and Operators
  • Modify manufacturing processes as needed
  • Collaborate with the Quality team to establish new material inspection standards
  • Review vendor specifications and documentation with the Sourcing team
  • Prepare for up to 15% international travel
  • Perform additional duties as required

Benefits

  • Opportunities for international travel
  • Hands-on experience with cutting-edge manufacturing technology
  • Supervisory responsibilities over a talented team
  • Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with Quality and Sourcing teams
Full Job Description
Summary

We are seeking a Senior Production Line Engineer with extensive manufacturing experience to ensure a rapid ramp-up and shortened training period. The ideal candidate possesses a deep, practical understanding of manufacturing workflows and how automated machinery operates to maximize production line efficiency. Knowing Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) will be a big plus for the role, including the hands-on ability to program PLC systems directly. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this position.

Job Responsibilities
  • Support and maintain optical module daily production.
  • Provide qualification SOP and instructions for Technicians and Operators
  • Modify necessary manufacturing processes as needed
  • Work with Quality team to establish inspection standards for new material
  • Work with Sourcing team to review specifications and documentation from vendors
  • Up to 5 - 15% international travel is expected for this position.
  • Other duties as needed or required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The qualified candidate will assist the production line manager to supervise all operators, technicians, and supervisors. This role will be directly responsible for organizing employee schedules, approving time sheets, and approving Paid Time Off requests from subordinates.

Qualifications
  • Required: Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or LabVIEW programming experience
  • 3-5 years of working experience in optical module manufacturing or other related industrial environment.
  • Knowledge of common programming languages
  • CAD Skills, SQL, and database skills preferred
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills to manage multiple/concurrent projects
  • Six Sigma Management and CAD design certifications a plus

Skills and Competencies
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong Microsoft Office Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Good skills interpreting data
  • Ability to multitask and manage time efficiently
  • Detail oriented
  • Adaptable
  • Committed to quality and safety.

Work Environment
  • Continually walking, lifting, carrying, grasping, reaching, stooping and crouching.
  • Must be willing and able to work in a cleanroom environment around equipment and maintain protocol and dress-code, including a full-body gown and face mask, no perfume, and no make-up.

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

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