Metrology Engineer, PIC Wafer Fab - Data-Driven Process Improvement

Nokia; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia in Sunnyvale/San Jose area seeks a Metrology Engineer to sustain and improve wafer fabrication through metrology and data-driven process control. You will work with Process Integration, Manufacturing, Equipment Engineering, and R&D teams to enhance yield and product quality.

Role requires 5+ years in semiconductor fabrication, strong data analysis, and hands-on metrology tool experience. This on-site position offers growth in advanced InP technologies.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in EE/Materials/Physics or related field.
• 5+ years semiconductor wafer fabrication experience (7+ preferred).
• Strong problem-solving, data analysis, and communication skills.
• Experience with SPC, failure analysis, and process characterization.
• Hands-on with CD-SEM, profilometers, ellipsometers, and defect inspection tools.
• Experience with MES is a plus.
• Experience in III-V semiconductor technologies (InP or GaAs) desired.
• Familiarity with photolithography, etch, deposition, and CVD.

Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and maintain metrology recipes for CD-SEM, profilometry, overlay, ellipsometry, and defect inspection tools.
• Own and support metrology equipment performance, qualification, and continuous improvement.
• Develop metrology sampling plans and inline monitoring strategies.
• Analyze process and metrology data to characterize processes and improve process control.
• Monitor SPC charts and investigate process excursions using RCCA methodologies.
• Support wafer-level failure analysis, including FIB, EDX, and coordination of external analyses.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues in collaboration with Operations and Engineering teams.
• Create equipment specifications, procedures, and OCAP documentation.
• Train operators and technicians on metrology tools and procedures.
• Support new technology development, process qualifications, technology transfers, and production ramp activities.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

SPC

RCCA

Defect analysis

Education

BS/MS in EE/Materials/Physics

Tools

CD-SEM

Profilometers

Ellipsometers

Defect inspection tools

MES systems

Job description

Nokia in Sunnyvale/San Jose area seeks a Metrology Engineer to sustain and improve wafer fabrication through metrology and data-driven process control. You will work with Process Integration, Manufacturing, Equipment Engineering, and R&D teams to enhance yield and product quality.

Role requires 5+ years in semiconductor fabrication, strong data analysis, and hands-on metrology tool experience. This on-site position offers growth in advanced InP technologies.