About the role
Assembly Line Leader TeraHop | Richardson, TX
Location Onsite: 1460 N Glenville Dr, Richardson, TX 75081, United States Employment type Full-time, permanent Pay $27–$30/hour, based on experience
About TeraHop
TeraHop is a global leader in high-speed optical connectivity for AI and hyperscale data center networks. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Singapore, we run R&D, sales, customer support and high-volume manufacturing across the United States, Thailand, and Taiwan, China. Our 400G, 800G, 1.6T and silicon-photonics transceivers are used by top cloud and AI infrastructure customers worldwide. We are building our North America manufacturing team in Richardson, Texas, and are hiring the first leaders for our assembly, testing and packaging lines.
About the Role
The Assembly Line Leader runs the transceiver assembly line day to day. You will lead a team of operators, hit daily output and quality targets, and keep the line safe, balanced and running.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise production: Direct assembly operators to build transceivers to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and daily quotas. * Quality and yield: Monitor defect rates, track work-in-progress (WIP), and work with the quality team to troubleshoot defects. * Training and safety: Train staff on handling delicate components and equipment, ESD (electrostatic discharge) rules, cleanroom protocols and general factory safety. * Workflow optimization: Balance the line, manage station rotations and minimize downtime during high-volume runs. * Reporting: Keep accurate records of attendance, output and line efficiency for management review.
Requirements
* High school diploma or equivalent. * 2–4 years in electronics or optical component manufacturing, or at least 1 year in an operations leadership or supervisory role. * Experience leading a production team of 10–20 operators. * Familiarity with transceiver assembly equipment, processes and optical components. * Strong communication, problem-solving and time-management skills. * Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. * Able to travel internationally for 1–2 months of training.
Preferred Qualifications
* Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Management or Supply Chain Management.
Training
New hires complete a 1–2 month training program at our manufacturing site in Asia before taking on their US responsibilities. Training is fully paid, and the company covers all travel, lodging, meals and transportation.
Compensation and Benefits
* $27–$30 per hour, negotiable based on experience. * Day shift for now; shifts will follow company scheduling once production lines launch, with a night shift differential for night work. * Overtime paid at 1.5x the regular hourly rate, per federal law. Overtime is not regular during the current preparation phase. * Medical insurance, 401(k) with 5% match, paid time off, sick leave and public holidays.
Work Environment
Temperature-controlled production floor. Cleanroom entry is required.
Employment and EEO Information
This is a permanent, full-time position. You will be employed directly by TeraHop. Equal Opportunity Employer: TeraHop is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TeraHop values diversity and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected status. Our Inclusivity Commitment means we welcome candidates of all abilities, and our hiring and interview processes accommodate the needs of every applicant.