Silicon Photonics Process Engineer

Nokia; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid work

Life insurance

Well-being programs

Job summary

Nokia seeks a Principal / Senior Silicon Photonics Process Engineer to lead integration, NPI execution, and foundry collaboration for advanced silicon photonics platforms. Based in Asia, you will interface with foundry partners in Asia and internal design teams in the U.S., owning process development, yield optimization, manufacturability, and program delivery.

This fab-facing role emphasizes leadership across multiple functions, process development, and technology transfer to high-volume

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field.
• 5–10+ years in silicon photonics process integration and foundry engagement.
• Strong track record in yield optimization and NPI-driven ramp.
• Excellent cross-functional leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as on-site technical lead for silicon photonics at the foundry.
• Drive process integration across FEOL, BEOL, device, and module layers.
• Lead NPI from tape-out to ramp and qualification.
• Own yield learning, failure analysis, and process convergence.
• Manage technology transfer to high-volume manufacturing.

Skills

Silicon photonics

Foundry collaboration

Yield optimization

Data analytics

Education

MSc/PhD in relevant field

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

OptoCompiler

Python

JMP

SQL

Job description

Principal / Senior Silicon Photonics Process Engineer

We are looking for a Principal / Senior Silicon Photonics Process Engineer to lead process integration, NPI execution, and foundry collaboration for advanced silicon photonics platforms. Based in Asia, you will serve as the primary technical interface with external foundry partners in Asia and internal design teams in the U.S., owning process development, yield optimization, manufacturability, and program delivery. This is a fab-facing integration and program leadership role (not a design role).

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

Foundry Interface & Process Integration

• Act as on-site technical lead for silicon photonics at the foundry
• Drive process integration across FEOL, BEOL, device, and module layers
• Define and manage process development plans and technology roadmaps
• Align design requirements with foundry capabilities

NPI, Yield & Manufacturing Execution

• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) from tape-out through qualification (PRQ) and ramp
• Own yield learning, failure analysis, and process convergence
• Ensure manufacturability targets (yield, cost, cycle time, reliability)
• Manage wafer lots, tracking schedule, risk, and quality

Program & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Act as primary fab contact for product integration
• Interface with design (IPS), process, test, Q&R, planning, OSAT, and business units
• Support customer-facing technical discussions (PL/BU engagement)
• Lead technology transfer to high-volume manufacturing

Process Development & DFM

• Define:
  • Process flows, integration schemes
  • Design rules and DFM guidelines
  • Process capability documentation
• Run DOE, SPC, and advanced data analytics to improve process performance

Key Skills And Experience

• MSc or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field
• 5–10+ years experience in:
  • Silicon photonics / semiconductor process integration
  • Foundry engagement and tape-out execution
• Strong experience in:
  • Yield optimization, DOE, SPC
  • Product lifecycle: NPI -> qualification -> ramp
• Excellent cross-functional leadership and communication skills
• Experience in coherent optics or datacenter interconnects
• Proven track record in technology transfer & high-volume manufacturing
• Familiarity with:
  • Cadence Virtuoso, OptoCompiler
  • Python, JMP, SQL for data analysis
• Experience with customer-facing program delivery

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working schemes
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year after the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
• Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security
• Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
• Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
• Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
• Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
• A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond

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