Photonic Test Engineer

Nokia; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate Retirement Savings Plan

Health and dental benefits

Short-term disability, and long-term

Life insurance, and AD&D - Company

Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Assistance Plan

Adoption assistance

Employee Assistance Program/Work Life

Job summary

Nokia is seeking a Photonic Test Engineer to develop automated manufacturing test solutions and provide technical support to manufacturing partners. You will be part of an international test development team within a global Optical R&D organization.

Responsibilities include developing production-level tests for optical components and modules, testing PICs, monitoring production data, and contributing to test station adaptation from R&D to high-volume manufacturing. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical, Electronics, Optics, or RF or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in Functional Test SW development for photonic/electronic components.
• Hands-on experience with optical test instruments (OSA, TLS, EDFAs, wavelength meters, power meters).

Responsibilities

• Develop fully automated production-level test solutions for optical components, modules and assemblies.
• Develop FT software to test PICs and ensure functionality and quality.
• Monitor production data, diagnose variations, troubleshoot test stations and perform GRR.

Skills

Optical test equipment

Python

Test software development

Data analysis

Travel willingness

Education

BS or MS in Electrical / Electronics / Optics / RF

Tools

Power Meters

Spectrum Analyzers

Signal Generators

VNA

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated professional with a solid understanding of Manufacturing Test Engineering. As a Photonic Test Engineer, you will develop automated manufacturing test solutions and provide technical support to our manufacturing partners. You will be a part of an international test development team, embedded in a worldwide Optical Research and Development organization.

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated professional with a solid understanding of Manufacturing Test Engineering. As a Photonic Test Engineer, you will develop automated manufacturing test solutions and provide technical support to our manufacturing partners. You will be a part of an international test development team, embedded in a worldwide Optical Research and Development organization.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Development of fully automated production-level test solutions for optical components, modules and assemblies used in high speed optical network equipment
• Develop FT (Functional Test) SW to test functionality and quality of PIC (Photonic Integrated Circuit)
• Monitor production data, diagnose process variations, troubleshoot test stations, perform GRR
• Provide technical support to manufacturing partners. Assist with product failure analysis and troubleshooting
• Review and contribute to technical documentation (schematics, test specifications, test set layout, product testability)
• Support the adaptation of the test station from the R&D phase into high-volume manufacturing test platforms
• Interface with product development teams (software, hardware, firmware, Optical) and worldwide EMS partners

Key Skills And Experience

You have:

• BS or MS degree in a relevant field (Electrical, Electronics, Optics, RF) or equivalent work experience.
• Hands-on experience with Optical test and measurement instruments: OSA (optical spectrum analyzers), TLS (tunable laser sources), EDFAs, wavelength meters, power meters.
• 3+ years experience in Functional Test SW development for photonic, optical, electronics and electrical components/modules. Python preferred.

It would be nice if you also had:

• Hands-on experience with RF test and measurement instruments: Power Meters, Spectrum Analysers, Signal Generators, VNA.
• Debug and failure root cause analysis skills. Data Analysis: measurement data review to extract parameters and performance metrics.
• Willingness to periodically travel (domestic and international, less than 15%). Understanding of Coherent optical transmission desirable.

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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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.

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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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