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In this role, you will collaborate with automation vendors and cross-functional teams to configure, test, validate, and maintain automated material handling systems, equipment interfaces, and hardware-to-tool communications, ensuring reliable operation, high system uptime, smooth production ramp-up, and effective training for operations and maintenance personnel.\n\nJob Duties\nOversee preventive maintenance, wheel/drive calibration, mechanical troubleshooting, battery health management, and emergency repairs on OHT, AGV vehicles, automated charging docks, and other automated systems.\n\nDevelop comprehensive training programs and lead hands‑on technical training for new automation technicians.\n\nTroubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, or software‑related vehicle routing faults and drive root‑cause corrective actions to minimize assembly floor downtime and safeguard sensitive optoelectronic components.\n\nDevelop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, and safety training documentations, emergency recovery protocols, and hardware maintenance.\n\nPerform and document Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for newly acquired vendor OHTs, AGVs, charging stations, and other automated systems.\n\nSupport cleanroom floor layout design, travel aisle marking, and fleet routing flow optimization to improve material handling efficiency, eliminate traffic bottlenecks, and enhance operator safety.\n\nExpect 5% to 10% international travel for automation supplier visits, equipment qualification, or line setup activities.\n\nOvertime may be required during fleet ramp‑up, major software deployments, or new line setup activities.\n\nQualifications\nRequired:\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or a related field.\n\nExperience or strong technical familiarity with industrial automated material handling systems (AMHS), mobile robotics, OHT, AGV/AMR hardware, or other automated electronics assembly systems.\n\nAbility to read mechanical and electrical schematics, understand automation hardware logic, and troubleshoot mechanical systems.\n\nPreferred:\n3+ years of experience in automation engineering, robotics, or high‑tech manufacturing equipment validation.\n\nSolid knowledge of optical transceiver or optical module assembly and testing processes.\n\nBilingual in Chinese (Mandarin) is a plus.\n\nWorking experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks or equivalent 3D modeling software. Familiarity with fleet management software, or common programming language environments is beneficial.\n\nExperience with PLC programming or industrial automation controls is beneficial.\n\nLocation\nThis position will be on‑site based in Sugar Land, Texas.\n\nWHY AOI?\nIn addition to competitive salary, AOI offers\n\nFlexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual and family needs.\n\nEmployer matching on 401(k) deferrals.\n\nGenerous PTO policy, with unused PTO payout at end of the year.\n\nRelocation package available within US.\n\nImmigration sponsorships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US).\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Applied Optoelectronics","rawCompany":"applied optoelectronics","city":"Houston","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-09T03:21:53.105Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.05","title":"Mechatronics Engineers","slug":"mechatronics-engineers"},{"code":"17-3024.00","title":"Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians","slug":"electro-mechanical-and-mechatronics-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"17-2199.08","title":"Robotics Engineers","slug":"robotics-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"333922","title":"Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"conveyor-and-conveying-equipment-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Automation Engineer","description":"Build a Brighter Future with AOI: Join Our Team of Visionaries\n\nWe are seeking an Automation Engineer to support the implementation, commissioning, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the whole fab automation systems, including AGV fleets, Overhead Hoist Transport (OHT), Smart Inventory, robotics, and other related automation technologies within the Optical Module Department. 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