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Materials Qualification EngineerApplied Optoelectronics • Sugar Land, TX, United States
Materials Qualification Engineer

Materials Qualification Engineer

Applied Optoelectronics • Sugar Land, TX, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Material Qualification Engineer to support the evaluation and qualification of new materials introduced by the Sourcing Team. The role is critical to ensuring all incoming materials meet technical, quality, and process requirements before being introduced into the production environment. The engineer will be responsible for developing and executing qualification plans, performing material testing and analysis, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including Sourcing, Quality, Manufacturing, and R&D.

Job Duties

  • Material evaluation and testing : Design and execute comprehensive test planes 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.
  • 2+ years of experience in material characterization, material qualification, or process engineering in a manufacturing or product development environment.
  • Strong knowledge of material testing methods (e.g., tensile, thermal, aging, corrosion, microscopy, etc.).
  • Hands-on experience with lab instruments and data analysis tools.
  • Excellent 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.

    WHY AOI?

    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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