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Applied R&D Engineer 5 - IVT

Nokia  •  United States (Onsite)  •  6 hours ago
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Job Description

We are seeking a high-caliber Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership and operational expertise in semiconductor laser testing and Burn-In (BI) operations. Experience with Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) is highly advantageous. In this pivotal role, you will oversee die-level optoelectronic testing and BI operations. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and execute strategies that ensure high-efficiency, low-cost, and scalable PIC testing in volume manufacturing.

  • Capacity Planning Own PIC test and BI capacity planning; develop scalable manufacturing strategies for internal facilities and external Contract Manufacturing (CM) partners.
  • Equipment Development Support new test and BI equipment design from early phases; champion Design for Manufacturing (DFM) best practices across quality, scalability, maintainability, and cost.
  • Continuous Improvement Partner with R&D and Product Integration teams to drive continuous improvement in yields, cycle times, and capital expenditures.
  • Vendor Management Develop and manage relationships with equipment vendors and contractors throughout development and capacity ramp cycles.
  • CM Transfer & Deployment Lead projects with external CM partners to co-develop and transfer test and BI equipment, overseeing full-scale deployment at CM sites.
  • Cross-Functional Interface Act as the primary technical bridge between Nokia Operations, R&D, and CM partners to resolve volume production issues.
  • Operational Strategy Define long-term resource strategies to optimize internal operations for demanding production schedules and New Product Introduction (NPI) coverage.
  • Education Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optical Sciences, or a related discipline.
  • Industry Experience 10+ years in high-volume semiconductor laser manufacturing, testing, and reliability.
  • Technical Expertise Proven track record in die-level test/BI equipment development and managing equipment contractors.
  • Global Operations Demonstrated success transferring and ramping high-volume manufacturing capacity with global CM partners.
  • Leadership 5+ years of direct engineering management or technical project leadership experience.
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Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile, and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

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Industry
Telecommunications
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Espoo, FI
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
nokia.com
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