Equipment Engineer

Nokia; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Stock purchase plan

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Nokia is seeking an experienced Equipment Engineer for our Optical Networks division in Sunnyvale, CA. The role focuses on sustaining and improving wafer fabrication tools (plasma etchers, deposition tools) with hands-on maintenance, installs, and process improvements.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in a manufacturing environment, strong knowledge of vacuum/RF systems, and experience with AMAT P5000 tools. Willingness to work off-shifts and travel to support equipment upgrades is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum AA/DeVry Degree or equivalent with hands-on equipment focus.
• Experience: minimum 7 years in manufacturing environment as an equipment engineer.
• Expertise includes vacuum, RF, mechanical design, electrical troubleshooting, data collection/in manipulation, and basic Visual Basic programming.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve tool uptime in a 24x7 wafer fabrication environment; perform tool installs, preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Create written operating procedures and training for operators and technicians.
• Develop troubleshooting guides for recurring root-cause issues and ensure ISO 9001/14001 compliance.
• Review equipment check-sheets for accuracy and safety, and support off-shift work and weekend deployments.

Skills

AMAT P5000

Vacuum systems

RF engineering

Electrical troubleshooting

Data collection

Visual Basic

Blueprints reading

Education

AA/DeVry or equivalent

BS in Engineering

Tools

AMAT tools

Plasma etchers

Job description

In an increasingly connected world, the pandemic has highlighted just how essential telecom networks are to keeping society running. The In an increasingly connected world, the pandemic has highlighted just how essential telecom networks are to keeping society running. The Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to connectivity, pushing the boundaries to deliver more and faster network capacity to people worldwide through our ambition, innovation, and technical expertise

Join Optical Networks division, where innovation meets scale in the AI-driven data center era. With the recent acquisition of Infinera, we’ve united two industry leaders to create an optical networking powerhouse—combining cutting-edge technology with proven leadership to redefine the future of connectivity.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Tool ownership and improvement related to tool uptime (MTBF/MTTR) and quality. Will partner with other equipment/process engineers and operations staff to maintain uptime at key functional areas and identifying human-machine interface issues and providing solutions
• Expected to identify significant contributors to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, vacuum, RF or hydraulic system stability, and provide solutions which improve uptime or performance of wet etch and plasma tools. Experience wet etch process tools a must
• Expected to create written operational procedures and mentor/train operators, chemical technicians and maintenance technicians
• Responsibilities include tool installs partnership with facilities/vendors, preventive maintenance, and repair of wafer fabrication equipment, including plasma etchers, metal deposition tools
• Create troubleshooting guides specifically for repeated root cause diseases
• Routine review all equipment check-sheets to assure accuracy to meet ISO TL9K & 14001 audit requirements
• Responsible for sustaining and improving tool uptime in a 24x7 manufacturing/development facility. Occasionally required to work on off-shifts and on weekends for tool installs, sustaining, troubleshooting and training
• Help to establish min/max parts estimates and adjusts inventory requirements based on manufacturing demand
• Desired skills include understanding of statistical process control, Microsoft Office, and the ability to read electrical schematics, blueprints, etc.
• Implements desirable modifications in procedures, methods and processes within the area or responsibility. Estimates requirements and take action accordingly
• Must be fully involved with equipment installs, qualification-base line and deinstallation as needed
• Write Preventive maintenance procedures and OCAP as needed
• Publishes weekly progress reports
• Performs job functions at high level with practically no supervision
• Strong hands on experience with AMAT P5000 and other plasma tools
• Familiarity with safety procedures and working with hazardous materials is required (LOTO, high voltage, acids, solvents, PPE, MSDS, etc. History of overnight coverage as needed preferred)
• Publish Daily Power Point Equipment Updates during the daily manufacturing meetings as needed
• Some familiarity in wet processing tools, photoresist coater & developer tracks, and metrology a plus
• Must be safety oriented, follow all safety guidelines and all cleanroom procedures

Key Skills And Experience

• Minimum AA/DeVry Degree or equivalent working experience. MS or BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or a related field with a hands-on focus upon equipment a plus
• Experience: Minimum of 7 Years in manufacturing environment and hands on experience as an equipment engineer
• Area of expertise must include: vacuum systems, RF, mechanical design, electrical troubleshooting, data collection and manipulation, visual basic programming or equivalent
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Strong hands-on experience with AMAT P5000 and other plasma tools
• Justifying upgrades inside areas/chambers that come in contact with the wafer

About Us

Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world. 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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Our recruitment process

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If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia .

About The Team

Some of our benefits in US :

• Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
• Health and dental benefits
• Short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
• Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Plan
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

The above benefits exclude students.

Disclaimer for US/Canada

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