Staff Process Engineer – Electro-Optical Manufacturing Leader

Nokia; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia is seeking a Staff Process Engineer to lead assembly processes for electro-optical modules. You will apply SMT and microelectronics expertise to deliver high-volume production with reliable performance.

You will develop instructions, analyze tolerances and thermal behavior, create data-driven improvements, and collaborate with contract manufacturers worldwide to ensure scalable manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in process engineering, with a focus on electro-optical modules.
• Expert-level understanding of SMT, microelectronics, and high-volume product assembly.
• Familiarity with dispensing technologies for thermal interface materials, gaskets, and epoxies.
• Strong background in mechanical design and tolerance analysis.
• Ability to perform basic thermal analysis and interpret results.
• Proficiency in data analysis and yield trend identification.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teamwork.
• Willingness to travel internationally for manufacturing site visits.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize assembly processes for electro-optical modules, ensuring efficiency and quality.
• Apply expert knowledge of SMT, microelectronics, and high-volume assembly techniques.
• Analyze tolerance analysis and thermal analysis for mechanical designs.
• Develop scripts and AI routines to process manufacturing data to identify yield trends and implement process improvements.
• Interface with contract manufacturers globally and travel to manufacturing sites as needed.
• Create assembly instructions for commercial manufacturers and assemble initial prototypes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of assembly processes.
• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in assembly technologies.
• Act as bridge between development and manufacturing to ensure the product is suitable for volume manufacturing.
• Conduct failure analysis through tear down, cross section and x-ray.
• Provide technical support and guidance to manufacturing teams.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations throughout the assembly process.

Skills

SMT

Microelectronics

High-volume assembly

Tolerance analysis

Data analysis

Yield analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Dispensing technologies

Job description

Nokia is seeking a Staff Process Engineer to lead assembly processes for electro-optical modules. You will apply SMT and microelectronics expertise to deliver high-volume production with reliable performance.

You will develop instructions, analyze tolerances and thermal behavior, create data-driven improvements, and collaborate with contract manufacturers worldwide to ensure scalable manufacturing.