Manufacturing Engineer – PIC wafer fabrication

Nokia; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning opportunities

Employee resource groups

Well-being programs

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance processes in PIC wafer fabrication. The ideal candidate should have a B.S. degree, extensive knowledge in semiconductor processes, and at least 5 years of experience. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and optimizing process workflows, ensuring high production yield, and utilizing metrology tools. This role offers an opportunity for professional growth in an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with semiconductor process development, sustaining and new process introduction.
• Clear communication of problems and initiative in deploying solutions.
• 5 years’ experience in semiconductor wafer fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Optimize processes for PIC wafer fabrication.
• Scale PIC wafer fabrication processes to larger sizes.
• Troubleshoot fabrication process problems.
• Execute fabrication work and data collection.
• Utilize test structures to maintain process control.

Skills

JMP

DOE

SPC

Semiconductor fabrication processes

Etch processes

Deposition processes

Photolithography

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Root cause analysis

Education

B.S degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Metrology equipment

CD-SEM

Ellipsometry

Step height metrology

Overlay metrology

Job description

Overview

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. Nokia, including the Infinera acquisition, is building an optical networking powerhouse to redefine the future of connectivity. When you apply, the information you share will be handled with care and used only for recruitment purposes within the group.

Role: Manufacturing Engineer – PIC wafer fabrication at Nokia.

What You Will Contribute And Learn

• Optimize plasma deposition, plasma etch, wet etch and clean, and related processes needed for PIC wafer fabrication.
• Work in teams to scale PIC wafer fabrication processes to larger wafer sizes, while meeting objectives for PIC yield, uniformity, and end-of-line parametric performance.
• Troubleshoot wafer fabrication process problems to enable a smooth flow of production and development wafers in the fab. Support engineering process and tool owners in resolving fab process or equipment problems.
• Execute fabrication work and data collection to support process development for etch, deposition, and photolithography roadmap activities needed for future PIC technology.
• Utilize metrology equipment and test structures to maintain process control across wafer fab process modules, improve production yield and enable and guide new process development.

Key Skills And Experience

• JMP, DOE, SPC and their application to semiconductor manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes, and expertise in etch, deposition, photolithography and related processes.
• Strong initiative, leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with semiconductor process development, sustaining, new process introduction, and ramp to volume.
• Experience supporting a 24x7 fab operations team, writing and training of fab procedures, root cause analysis and problem resolution.

Education/Experience Required

B.S degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Technical depth in aspects of etch, deposition, photolithography or similar tools and processes used for semiconductor manufacturing. 5 years’ experience in broad aspects of semiconductor wafer fabrication.
• Knowledge of wafer fab metrology tools, for example ellipsometry, CD-SEM, step height, and overlay metrology.
• Clear communication of problems, challenges, and initiative in deploying solutions.
• A working knowledge and fab experience from pathfinding through mature production.
• A compound semiconductor background is a plus.

About Us

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Nokia is an equal opportunity employer and strives to create an inclusive culture built upon respect. We offer continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs, employee resource groups, mentoring, and diverse teams where people thrive.