Now Hiring: Applications Engineer (Electronics)
Location: Chino, California (on-site)
Employment Type: Full-time
Travel: Required — primarily domestic, with occasional travel to Canada. A few trips per year, fully company-paid (mileage, gas, and travel expenses reimbursed).
About American Bright LED
For over 30 years, American Bright Optoelectronics Corporation has been a leading global supplier of LED components, display modules, drivers, and custom lighting solutions. Founded in 1995 in Brea, California, and headquartered in Chino, California since 2002, we’ve grown into a vertically integrated manufacturer trusted by OEMs worldwide.
Our products power virtually every industry — aerospace, automotive and EV charging, medical, horticulture, industrial automation, consumer electronics, and general lighting. We work hand-in-hand with our manufacturing facilities in China and Taiwan to deliver everything from standard LED components to fully custom PCB assemblies.
Our North American team is small — about 15 to 20 employees — which means the work you do here actually moves the needle. You won’t be a small cog in a big machine; you’ll be a key technical voice between our customers and our overseas factories, and your decisions will shape real product outcomes.
About the Role
We’re looking for a motivated Applications Engineer to join our Chino office. This is a hybrid technical and customer-facing role that combines applications engineering with customer engagement and sales support. You’ll be the technical bridge between U.S. customers, our internal sales and engineering teams, and our overseas factory partners.
This is an excellent opportunity for early-career engineers and recent graduates who want hands-on industry experience that combines deep technical work with real customer interaction, travel, and exposure to global manufacturing.
Responsibilities
Engineering & Technical Support
- Provide technical applications support for electronic components and systems
- Assist customers with product selection, specifications, and basic troubleshooting
- Serve as a technical liaison between customers and overseas factory engineers
- Coordinate sample evaluations, engineering feedback, and design support with overseas teams
- Communicate application requirements, technical issues, and solutions clearly between customers and factories
- Support board-level assembly and system-level integration as needed
- Maintain clear technical documentation and application notes
Customer Engagement & Sales Support
- Conduct on-site customer visits (with or without sales representatives) to understand applications and recommend solutions (all business travel fully covered, including mileage and gas reimbursement)
- Support customers via virtual meetings (Teams, Zoom) and email correspondence
- Represent American Bright LED at trade shows and industry events
- Work collaboratively with our sales and engineering teams to win and grow accounts
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physics, or Chemistry
- Solid technical foundation with strong problem-solving skills
- Bilingual communication skills in English and Mandarin (spoken and written) preferred, for effective coordination with overseas factories
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically (and occasionally to Canada) multiple times per year
- Strong team player with a positive, proactive attitude
- Comfortable with customer-facing communication — both in-person and virtual
- Familiarity with the following is preferred:
- LED products and applications
- LCD modules
- Power supplies
- Board-level assembly and basic electronics testing
- Must be a permanent resident in the US and be a US citizen
Experience
- 2+ years of related experience preferred, but new graduates are encouraged to apply
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $70,000 – $95,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Year-end bonus tied to company and personal performance — the more revenue you help bring in, the larger the reward, with corresponding salary growth over time
- Medical and dental insurance
- 401(k) with profit sharing
- Paid Time Off: 7 days to start, increasing with tenure
- 5 paid sick days per year
- Most federal holidays observed
- Company-paid lunch every Friday
- On-site gym access twice a week (rotating schedule)
- Occasional company-paid trips in years the company performs well
Why Join American Bright LED
- Hands-on exposure to real-world electronic applications across industries from aerospace to EV
- Direct working relationships with our overseas manufacturing partners
- A small, supportive North American team where your contribution is visible
- Long-term growth potential at a company with 30+ years of stability
- A role that blends technical depth with customer interaction, travel, and global perspective
How to Apply
Email your application to [email protected].
Pay: $70,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
Education:
Ability to Commute:
- Chino, CA 91710 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
