AOI · 3 days ago
Equipment Automation Program Engineer (Bilingual - Mandarin)
Sugar Land, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAOI is a company focused on optoelectronics manufacturing, and they are seeking an Equipment Automation Program Engineer to enhance their automation software for manufacturing equipment. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining software that facilitates communication between equipment and factory systems, ensuring efficient manufacturing operations.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and deploy EAP (Equipment Automation Program) software to support automated manufacturing equipment
Develop host applications using C# to interface with production tools
Implement scalable and maintainable software architectures to support multiple tool types and vendors
Configure and maintain SECS/GEM communication in compliance with SEMI standards (e.g., SECS-I, HSMS, GEM)
Implement equipment messaging, event reporting, alarms, status variables, and remote command execution
Support equipment qualification and acceptance testing using SECS/GEM requirements
Integrate manufacturing tools with: MES (Manufacturing Execution System) for lot tracking and production control RMS (Recipe Management System) for recipe download, validation, and version control
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Process Engineering, Manufacturing, IT, Quality) to ensure seamless system interoperability
Capture and manage equipment data for: Production performance monitoring Yield analysis Equipment health and downtime tracking
Utilize SQL databases to store, query, and analyze production and equipment data
Support continuous improvement initiatives through data-driven insights
Diagnose and resolve complex equipment automation, communication, and data integrity issues in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Provide on-call or escalation support during production issues related to automation systems
Work directly with equipment vendors to resolve interface or protocol issues
Develop and maintain: Software design documents Interface control documents (ICDs) User manuals and operational procedures
Ensure systems comply with internal controls, quality standards, and audit requirements
Support change management and version control practices
Identify automation opportunities to improve throughput, reduce manual intervention, and enhance equipment utilization
Propose and implement system enhancements aligned with AOI’s manufacturing roadmap
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering or a related field, or equivalent work experience
Minimum 3 years' experience of professional C# software development
Preferred
Familiarity with any of the following is a plus: EAP (Equipment Automation Program) systems, SECS/GEM protocols and SEMI standards, MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), SQL databases (queries, joins, performance tuning)
Mandarin Chinese proficiency is a strong plus for effective communication with global teams in China and Taiwan
Familiarity with equipment integration in semiconductor or optoelectronics manufacturing environments strongly preferred
Ability to regularly collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones, including participation in meetings scheduled outside standard local business hours
Benefits
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)
Company
AOI
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. | NASDAQ: AAOI AOI is a leading designer and manufacturer of fiber optic networking products.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$532.92MKey Investors
China Construction BankGiza Venture CapitalTechnology Associates Management
2025-11-07Post Ipo Equity· $180M
2025-06-12Post Ipo Debt· $13.49M
2024-12-19Post Ipo Equity· $35.21M
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Chief Financial Officer
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