Production Automation Engineer - Electrical

Applied Optoelectronics - Sugar Land, TX

Full-time

Sugar Land, TX

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

The Production Automation Engineer - Electrical is responsible for designing, programming, simulating, and testing automated machinery and processes to enhance production efficiency, reduce costs, and improve safety. This role involves collaboration with various teams to identify automation solutions and optimize performance through data analysis and software development.

Responsibilities

• Work with ME teams to improve production processes by identifying automation-based solutions to enhance efficiency, reduce operating costs, and improve safety.
• Monitor and analyze data from automation systems to identify areas for improvement and optimize performance.
• Develop all required software and hardware to validate the requirements of the unit under test and improve throughput and yield, including LabVIEW, SQL, Python, and PLC development.
• Interface with the production line to understand major failure modes of products.
• Design experiments/tests to isolate failures and determine root causes of products.
• Collaborate with management and product design teams to formulate manufacturing processes for products.
• Perform other duties as needed or required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline.
• 2 years plus in programming and engineering work.
• Working experience with LabVIEW and knowledge of common programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, or VBA.
• Experience with deep learning technology.
• Experience with programmable logic controls, mechanical design, or circuit design is beneficial.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to manage multiple/concurrent projects.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.

Benefits

• Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans.
• 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.