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Eli Lilly and Company

MES Engineer

Houston, TX ยท On-site

MES Engineer At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the ... Experience with DeltaV MES (Previously known as Syncade) Recipe Authoring and validating Master ...

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.

MES Engineer

Houston, TX ยท On-site

MES Engineer At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the ... Experience with DeltaV MES (Previously known as Syncade) Recipe Authoring and validating Master ...

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Biopharma Careers

MES Engineer

Houston, TX ยท On-site

MES Engineer At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the ... Experience with DeltaV MES (Previously known as Syncade) Recipe Authoring and validating Master ...

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Eli Lilly and Company

MES Engineer

Houston, TX ยท On-site

MES Engineer At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the ... Experience with DeltaV MES (Previously known as Syncade) Recipe Authoring and validating Master ...

Toms Watch Bar

Line Cook

Houston, TX ยท On-site

$15 - $18.75/hr

Promising "All the Sports, All the Time", Tom's Watch Bar's highly curated sports programming ... Be a menu expert, follow prep and menu recipe standards to prepare guest orders * Maintain ...

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How much do recipe developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for recipe developer in Houston, TX is $36.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.30 and $56.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a recipe developer do?

A Recipe Developer creates, tests, and refines recipes for restaurants, food brands, cookbooks, and media outlets. They ensure recipes are accurate, flavorful, and replicable by home cooks or professional chefs. Their work often involves researching ingredients, testing multiple variations, and documenting precise instructions. Some Recipe Developers also style food for photography, collaborate with chefs, or adapt recipes for dietary needs.

What does a typical day look like for a recipe developer?

A typical day for a Recipe Developer often involves brainstorming and researching new recipe concepts, testing and refining dishes in the kitchen, and carefully documenting measurements and methods. The role also includes writing clear instructions, collaborating with food stylists or photographers, and sometimes coordinating with nutritionists or marketing teams to ensure recipes meet specific requirements. Communication and teamwork are essential since Recipe Developers may receive feedback from editors or culinary leads and need to adjust recipes accordingly. This dynamic mix of creative, hands-on, and collaborative work makes each day varied and rewarding.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a recipe developer?

A Recipe Developer needs strong culinary knowledge, creativity in food preparation, and attention to detail, often supported by experience in professional kitchens or a degree in culinary arts. Familiarity with tools like recipe management software, nutritional analysis programs, and sometimes food photography equipment is common. Excellent communication, adaptability, and collaborative skills help in working with chefs, editors, and marketing teams. These abilities ensure the creation of innovative, accurate, and appealing recipes that meet organizational and audience needs.

How do you become a recipe developer?

To become a recipe developer, individuals typically need a strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food science, and flavor pairing, often gained through culinary education or experience. Building a portfolio of tested recipes, developing creativity, and familiarity with food photography and writing can also help establish a career in this field.

How much do recipe developers get paid?

Recipe developers typically earn between $40,000 and $70,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and employer. Freelance recipe developers may charge per project or hour, with rates ranging from $20 to $100 or more per hour. Skills in food science, culinary arts, and food photography can influence earning potential.

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Infographic showing various Recipe Developer job openings in Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,187 per year, or $36.6 per hour.

Full Stack Software Developer, Manufacturing

Sugar Land, TX โ€ข On-site

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.
Telecommunicationsย โ€ขย 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

About AOI
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AOI) is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced optical and HFC networking products ๏ฟฝ the building blocks that power AI datacenters, CATV broadband, telecom, and fiber access networks around the world. Headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, AOI is a vertically integrated company that designs and manufactures everything from semiconductor laser chips to finished optical transceivers, serving tier-one customers across cloud computing, broadband, and telecom. With R&D operations in Atlanta, GA and global manufacturing presence in Taiwan and China, AOI is publicly traded on the Nasdaq (AAOI) and is actively expanding its U.S.-based manufacturing operations in Sugar Land to meet accelerating demand in the AI datacenter market.
Summary
We are seeking a Full Stack Software Developer to design, build, and own the internal software systems that power our manufacturing operations. This is a high-autonomy role spanning the entire stack; from front-end dashboards and back-end services to equipment-level communication protocols where you will drive architecture decisions and deliver end-to-end solutions across MES/RMS integrations, production monitoring tools, and SECS/GEM host software. The ideal candidate pairs strong C#/.NET fundamentals with the initiative to define systems in a growing environment, not just maintain them.
You will join a team of approximately ten engineers within the MIS department, working alongside MES, database, and systems engineering colleagues in an open office environment with occasional time in cleanroom manufacturing areas. As AOI scales U.S. production capacity to meet accelerating AI datacenter demand, this role will be central to building the software infrastructure that supports higher throughput, better yield and yield visibility, with more reliable equipment automation.
Job Responsibilities
Internal Web Application Development
  • Design, develop, own, and maintain full-stack web applications for internal manufacturing operations, including production dashboards, equipment monitoring portals, and operational tools.
  • Build responsive front-end interfaces and robust back-end services using C# / .NET (ASP.NET Core, Blazor) as the primary stack, with JavaScript/TypeScript as a secondary development stack.
  • Implement scalable and maintainable software architectures that serve multiple teams across manufacturing, process engineering, quality, and operations.
  • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code that adheres to best practices and coding standards.

Equipment Automation & SECS/GEM
  • Maintain and enhance EAP (Equipment Automation Program) software that enables communication between manufacturing equipment and factory systems.
  • Configure and maintain SECS/GEM communication in compliance with SEMI standards (e.g., SECS-I, HSMS, GEM), including equipment messaging, event reporting, alarms, status variables, and remote command execution.
  • Support equipment qualification and acceptance testing using SECS/GEM requirements.

System Integration
  • 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.

Data Collection, Analysis & Dashboards
  • Build and maintain web-based dashboards for:
    • Production performance monitoring and 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 and visualization.

Troubleshooting & Production Support
  • Diagnose and resolve complex equipment automation, communication, and data integrity issues in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
  • Provide support during production issues related to automation systems as needed.
  • Work directly with equipment vendors to resolve interface or protocol issues.

Documentation & Continuous Improvement
  • Develop and maintain software design documents, interface control documents (ICDs), and operational procedures.
  • Ensure systems comply with internal controls, quality standards, and audit requirements.
  • Identify automation opportunities to improve throughput, reduce manual intervention, and enhance equipment utilization.
  • Stay current on emerging technologies and propose system enhancements aligned with AOI's manufacturing roadmap.

Qualifications
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Required
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related STEM discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
  • 3๏ฟฝ5 years of professional software engineering experience.
  • Strong proficiency in C# / .NET development (ASP.NET Core, Blazor, Entity Framework, or similar frameworks).
  • Solid experience with SQL databases (queries, joins, stored procedures, performance tuning).
  • Exposure and experience with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript) and modern web frameworks.
  • Experience with RESTful API design and back-end service development.
  • Proficiency with version control (Git) and collaborative development workflows.
  • Strong problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.

Preferred
  • Working knowledge of EAP systems, SECS/GEM protocols, and SEMI standards.
  • Experience with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) integration in semiconductor, optoelectronics, or high-volume electronics manufacturing environments.
  • Experience with Python and/or LabVIEW.
  • Familiarity with cloud services (Azure, AWS, GCP) and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Mandarin language proficiency is a plus.

Location & Work Environment
This position is full-time and based in Sugar Land, Texas. This location has a combination of office, warehouse, and cleanroom manufacturing work environments.
  • Business Hours for this position are 9am to 6pm CT, Monday through Friday.
  • This position may require occasional after-hours response for critical facility issues, site inspections, or executive events.

Why AOI?
In addition to competitive salary, AOI offers:
  • 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 packages available within the United States.

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc (AOI) is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including hiring, placement, promotion, training, transfer and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, veteran status, age, disability, marital status, or any other category protected by State or U.S. Federal law. Moreover, we endeavor to treat our employees fairly.
We do not accept unsolicited proposals from third-party recruiters or agencies. Contacting hiring managers directly may result in disqualification of submissions.

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