Metrology Engineer, PIC Wafer Fab (InP)

Nokia Corporation; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia's Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) wafer fabs in Sunnyvale and San Jose are seeking a Metrology Engineer to sustain and improve wafer fabrication through metrology, defect analysis, and control.

You will work with Process Integration, Manufacturing, Equipment Engineering, and R&D to boost yield, product quality, and manufacturing performance, while training operators on metrology tools.

Qualifications

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

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

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Communication

Statistical process control

Failure analysis

Process characterization

CD-SEM

Profilometer

Ellipsometer

Defect inspection tools

MES systems

III-V technologies

Photolithography/etch/deposition/CVD

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or related field

Tools

CD-SEM

Profilometer

Ellipsometer

Defect inspection tools

MES systems

Job description

Nokia's Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) wafer fabs in Sunnyvale and San Jose are seeking a Metrology Engineer to sustain and improve wafer fabrication through metrology, defect analysis, and control.

You will work with Process Integration, Manufacturing, Equipment Engineering, and R&D to boost yield, product quality, and manufacturing performance, while training operators on metrology tools.