AOI Engineer

Job Title: AOI Engineer

Employment Type: Full-time (Regular)

Location: Santa Clara, CA(Onsite)

Roles & Responsibilities (Reliability Lab)

1. Equipment Operation

• Operate automated inspection (AOI) equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Load and run inspection recipes for various product types and test conditions
• Verify correct setup, alignment, and configuration before each run
• Monitor machine performance during operation and respond to alarms or faults

2. Recipe Management

• Load, validate, and execute pre-defined inspection recipes
• Support engineers in developing, testing, and optimizing new inspection recipes
• Document recipe parameters, changes, and results
• Ensure proper version control and traceability of recipes

3. Material Handling

• Safely load and unload samples, boards, or devices into/from AOI equipment
• Ensure proper handling to avoid contamination, damage, or misalignment
• Track lot information and maintain accurate records of inspected materials

4. Preventative & Minor Maintenance

• Perform routine preventative maintenance (PM) per schedule (cleaning, calibration checks, etc.)
• Conduct basic troubleshooting and minor repairs (e.g., sensor cleaning, alignment checks)
• Escalate complex equipment issues to engineering or vendor support
• Maintain maintenance logs and ensure equipment readiness

5. Collaboration with Engineering

• Work closely with reliability and process engineers to:
• Develop and refine inspection recipes
• Evaluate inspection results and identify defects or anomalies
• Support root cause analysis and failure investigations
• Provide feedback on equipment performance and process improvements

6. Data Collection & Reporting

• Record inspection results accurately in tracking systems
• Generate basic reports or summaries of inspection outcomes
• Flag abnormal trends, defects, or inconsistencies for engineering review

7. Lab Support & Cross-Functional Tasks

• Assist with other environmental reliability lab activities when AOI workload is low, including:
• Supporting environmental test setups (thermal cycling, humidity, etc.)
• Handling test samples and fixtures
• Performing basic lab organization and upkeep
• Maintain flexibility to support evolving lab priorities

8. Safety & Compliance

• Follow all lab safety procedures and equipment handling guidelines
• Ensure compliance with ESD, cleanliness, and reliability lab protocols
• Participate in safety training and continuous improvement initiatives

9. Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve AOI processes, throughput, and reliability
• Suggest enhancements to workflows, documentation, and equipment usage
• Support implementation of best practices and standardization