Sr. Production Engineer ML/Inspection

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or Computer Science
  • 2-5 years in manufacturing, process, or automation engineering
  • Experience in SAT execution, process validation, and production readiness
  • Strong leadership, communication, and collaborative skills
  • Bilingual in Chinese (Mandarin) is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Lead new production line setup and validation for new product introduction and mass production
  • Execute Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) with vendors for machine performance and safety compliance
  • Design and optimize production floor layouts for efficiency
  • Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians during commissioning
  • Report project status to management on a weekly basis
  • Lead root-cause analysis and improvement initiatives during ramp-up phases
  • Support commissioning, maintenance, and calibration of equipment

Benefits

  • On-site position in Sugar Land, Texas
  • 5-10% international travel for supplier visits and setup activities
  • Opportunity for leadership and mentoring junior engineering staff
  • Potential for overtime during critical ramp-up or line setup periods
  • Exposure to advanced automation and machine learning technologies
Full Job Description
Summary

We are seeking a Senior Production Engineer • Machine Learning/Inspection to support new production line setups and equipment qualifications to maintain the production line quality. In this role, you will work on configuring, testing, and validating automated machinery and processes to ensure smooth ramp-up and readiness for mass production. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and passionate about combining mechanical design with automation solutions.

Job Duties
  • Lead new production line setup, configuration, and validation activities for NPI and mass production.
  • Own and execute SAT (Site Acceptance Test) with vendors, ensuring all machines meet performance, safety, and reliability standards.
  • Design and optimize production floor layouts to improve flow and equipment utilization
  • Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians during commissioning and troubleshooting
  • Support floor layout design and process flow optimization to improve efficiency and safety.
  • Perform reports to management on a weekly basis on the progress of projects status
  • Lead root-cause analysis and conitinous improvement efforts during ramp-up or yield challengs
  • Support equipment commissioning, maintenance, and calibration activities.
  • 5 ~ 10% international travel is expected for supplier visits, equipment qualification, or line setup.
  • Overtime may be required during ramp-up or line setup activities.

Qualifications

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or Computer Science
  • 2-5 years in manufacturing, process, or automation engineering
  • Proven track record in SAT execution, process validation, and production readiness
  • Strong leadership, communication, and cross functional collaboration skills

Preferred:
  • Bilingual in Chinese (Mandarin) is a plus
    • Experience with LabVIEW or Nvidia software environments.
    • Knowledge of PLC programming or industrial automation controls.
    • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and process validation concepts (Cpk, GR&R).
  • Knowledge about transceivers or optical module assembly/testing is a plus


Location

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

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