Senior Photonic Yield Engineer

Nokia; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia is seeking a candidate to manage and review wafer level testing for Silicon Photonic transceivers in Ottawa, Ontario. You will oversee testing equipment and collaborate with engineering teams to enhance test throughput and data quality.

The ideal candidate holds an advanced engineering degree with substantial experience in yield engineering, demonstrates proficiency in wafer scale yield analysis, and possesses strong skills in problem-solving and communication.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of yield or metrology engineering experience in a leading-edge semiconductor fab.
• Strong proficiency in creating and reviewing Pareto charts.
• Experience interpreting data from defect inspection tools.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and correlating data from multiple sources to drive yield improvements.
• Overseeing and optimizing utilization of wafer-scale optical test equipment.
• Planning for and coordinating implementation of software and hardware upgrades.

Skills

Wafer scale yield analysis

Defect inspection tools

Change control systems

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Advanced Degree in Engineering, Physics, or Statistics

Tools

Python

Job description

As part of Nokia’s Silicon Photonics Supply Chain team, you will be responsible for managing and reviewing the wafer level testing that supports high volume production of our next generation Silicon Photonic transceivers. You will review in-line metrology and electrical test data from the Fab and connect it to our silicon photonic wafer acceptance test (WAT) and known‑good die test (KGD) data to help drive improvements in yield, and review SPC charts to detect trends. You will oversee a fleet of test equipment and work with engineers and operators at our Fab and OSAT partners to ensure that we are generating the highest quality data, and you will work with our Test Engineering teams to drive improvements to our test throughput.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Reviewing and correlating data from multiple sources to drive yield improvements
• Overseeing and optimizing utilization of a fleet of wafer‑scale optical test equipment
• Capacity planning for wafer test equipment
• Organizing and convening the material review board
• Planning for and coordinating the implementation of software and hardware upgrades
• Being the technical interface between Nokia R&D and external test Supplier
• Responsible for change implementation at external test supplier

Key Skills And Experience

You have:

• Advanced Degree in Engineering, Physics, Statistics, or related field
• 3-5 years of yield or metrology engineering experience in a leading‑edge semiconductor fab
• Strong proficiency in wafer scale yield analysis: experience creating and reviewing Pareto charts, and analyzing wafer maps to look for spatial patterns
• Experience working with defect inspection tools and interpreting their data
• Experience working with change control systems and PLM tools
• Solid interpersonal, communication and problem‑solving skills in order to interact with engineering staff, external vendors and contractors effectively

It will also be good if you have:

• Experience managing a fleet of metrology equipment
• Proficiency in Python, and exposure to numerical and statistical packages

EEO Statement

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