Photonic Integrated Circuits Test Coop
Nokia
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Job summary
Nokia InP PIC test development team in Sunnyvale, CA invites Master’s or PhD candidates to contribute to next-generation transceiver research. This 4-month, full-time internship focuses on algorithm development, test execution, and data analysis to advance high-volume manufacturing tests.
Candidates should have experience in programming and data tools, familiarity with opto-electronic devices, and strong teamwork and communication skills.
Qualifications
- A candidate for a Master’s or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering in the US. PhD candidate preferred.
- US accredited school; PhD candidate preferred.
Responsibilities
- Developing algorithms and methodologies for the next generation transceiver PIC
- Running a variety of engineering or prototype tests
- Collecting and analyzing test data with statistical analysis tools, such as JMP and Excel
- Developing test processes and sequences for high volume production
- Testing hardware integration and trouble shooting
Skills
Education
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Job description
A candidate for a Master’s or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field at an accredited school in the US. PHD Candidate is preferred.
Nokia Optical Network group in Network Infrastructure Business Group is creating Intelligent Transport Networks with more speed, capacity, and scalability than ever before. Nokia’s differentiated technology is built on the world’s most advanced, high‑capacity Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs). The InP PIC based optical transportation equipment is reshaping optical networks and the way of data flow in data centers.
Number of Positions: 2
Duration: 4 months (full-time)
Dates: January - May, 2027
Location: Onsite in Sunnyvale, CA
A candidate for a Master’s or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field at an accredited school in the US. PHD Candidate is preferred.
Nokia Optical Network group in Network Infrastructure Business Group is creating Intelligent Transport Networks with more speed, capacity, and scalability than ever before. Nokia’s differentiated technology is built on the world’s most advanced, high‑capacity Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs). The InP PIC based optical transportation equipment is reshaping optical networks and the way of data flow in data centers.
Nokia InP based PIC test development team develops and implements PIC characterization algorithms and methodologies. We are also responsible for establishing high volume manufacturing test capability and capacity.
- Developing algorithms and methodologies for the next generation transceiver PIC
- Running a variety of engineering or prototype tests
- Collecting and analyzing test data with statistical analysis tools, such as JMP and Excel
- Developing test processes and sequences for high volume production
- Testing hardware integration and trouble shooting
- Experience with software programming and test automation
- Experience with statistical data processing using analysis tools
- Ability to work with test instruments, hardware, and software integration
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Basic programming knowledge in Python, .NET, or LabView
- Familiarity with opto‑electronic devices
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
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