Manufacturing & Quality Engineer

At Avegant, we are a unique team. Heads-down when we need to be, we enjoy each other’s company and play together as well as work together. Each member of our team contributes in their own way to our culture of openness, collaboration, and creativity. 

Role Objective:

Avegant is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing & Quality Engineer based in Taiwan to support product development, manufacturing, and quality at our contract manufacturer (CM). You will work directly with near-eye display devices and opto-mechanical assemblies: assembling and developing SOPs, inspecting and testing components, investigating failures, and validating improvements. As Avegant’s local engineering resource, you will partner with our San Mateo engineering team, suppliers, and the CM to turn test results and build observations into practical solutions. This role is ideal for a curious engineer who enjoys working at the bench and on the factory floor, takes ownership of problems, and communicates findings clearly.

The annual base salary range for this position is NT$1,500,000–NT$2,400,000 (NT$125,000–NT$200,000 per month, based on 12 months), depending on relevant skills, experience, and the scope of the role. This range excludes the 13th-month payment, equity, and allowances.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as Avegant’s hands-on engineering resource at the CM in Taiwan, supporting engineering and operations through prototype builds, production ramp-up, and ongoing manufacturing.
• Assemble, disassemble, and rework devices and opto-mechanical prototypes to investigate fit, alignment, assembly, and performance issues.
• Coordinate technical activities between upstream component suppliers and the CM to align component specifications, resolve incoming quality and assembly issues, and verify corrective actions.
• Inspect components and assemblies against engineering drawings, specifications, and acceptance criteria; document defects and coordinate follow-up with the CM and suppliers.
• Plan and carry out DOEs with the San Mateo team to evaluate prototypes, reproduce failures, and verify product performance and reliability.
• Investigate product and manufacturing issues using measurements, build data, and physical inspection; identify root causes and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Work with Avegant engineers and the CM to trial design, material, tooling, and process changes; verify that fixes improve quality, yield, or performance before wider implementation.
• Develop and debug simple fixtures, alignment tools, and test setups; support the CM’s assembly stations and provide clear engineering requirements.
• Document test results, photos, measurements, and build issues; maintain clear action lists and communicate progress, risks, and decisions needed to the San Mateo team, suppliers,  and CM.

Qualifications:

• Hands-on engineering experience spanning disciplines such as manufacturing, quality, mechanical engineering, or product development, typically gained through four or more years of combined experience across multiple roles or disciplines. We welcome experienced and senior engineers who enjoy hands-on work.
• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) in mechanical engineering, optical engineering, or in a related field of study
• Prior experience within a Contract Manufacturer (CM) factory environment is required.
• Hands-on experience inspecting parts, testing assemblies, troubleshooting failures, and verifying corrective actions.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and tolerances, use measurement tools such as calipers and microscopes, and create or modify parts and fixtures in SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Ability to investigate problems independently, work with incomplete information, and use data to explain findings and recommend next steps.
• Clear written and verbal communication in Mandarin Chinese and English to work with Taiwan manufacturing partners and the U.S. engineering team.
• Ownership of issues through resolution, with timely escalation when support or decisions are needed.
• Curiosity, attention to detail, and a collaborative, practical approach to problem-solving.
• Based in Taiwan, preferably in the Taipei or Taoyuan area, with regular on-site work at the CM and flexibility for scheduled collaboration with the San Mateo team across time zones.

Preferred Qualification: 

• Prior experience working with AR/VR or wearable device customers.
• Experience with optical alignment, precision assembly, failure analysis, or new product introduction (NPI).

What We Offer:

• A front-row seat in the fast-growing AR industry, working with top-tier global customers.
• A collaborative team environment that values innovation, ownership, and impact.
• Competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for career growth and international collaboration.
• 13th-month bonus, paid each December and prorated in the first year.
• Company equity
• Paid annual leave: 10 days per year during the first two years of employment and 15 days per year after completing two years of service. Annual leave is available from your start date. In the first and last years, leave is prorated based on time worked, but it is never less than the amount Taiwan law requires.
• Monthly meal stipend of NT$3,000.
• Annual health examination reimbursement up to NT$3,000.

Avegant is a well-funded, venture-backed technology company developing next-generation display technology to enable previously impossible augmented reality experiences. We are pioneering innovative hardware and software solutions that will forever change how we learn, play, work and interact with each other. We’ve won multiple awards, our team is best in class, and we’re just getting started.

Avegant is about the journey of innovation, together as a team. Interested in joining us? Apply today.