PIC Test Development Engineer

NOKIA; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia is seeking an engineer to engage in PIC device characterization in production and development phases. You will design test plans, develop automated test solutions, and document results while collaborating across teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on electrical, optical, and thermal probing and data-driven analysis. Minimum 2 years in optical communications or photonics with MS/BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• MS/ BS. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years of applicable graduate-level and/or industrial experience in optical communications or photonics.

Responsibilities

• Design test plans and algorithms of PIC/subassembly performance validation tests
• Develop, implement, and document test tool hardware and software supporting new device characterization
• Hands-on development of electrical/optical/thermal probing and testing
• Development of fully automated production-level test solutions, including motion/vision control HW and SW
• Extensive test station qualification work, including Gage RR and statistical process control (SPC)
• Thorough documentation of all test solutions and communication with other teams
• Tracking of schedules and milestones for test development projects

Skills

Matlab

C

C++

Python

LabVIEW

VB.net

Education

MS/ BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

JMP

SQL

Job description

Imagine being part of a team that is fundamentally changing the way people communicate, the way they collaborate, the way they watch TV and explore the universe through the internet. Utilizing Nokia's uniquely differentiated technology, we have created a Digital Optical Networking system with higher speed, more capacity and scalability than ever before. Imagine a world with unlimited bandwidth. The network of tomorrow will allow for content and creativity limited only by the imaginations of its users.

If this is something that interests you, that excites you, come take a look at a team that is achieving that, where an idea today can be set in motion tomorrow. Nokia Optical Module Group (OMG) is looking for an individual to engage in product test development. The individual is responsible for PIC (Photonic Integrated Circuits) devices characterization in the production phase or during the development phase. Come take a look at Nokia!!

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• Design test plans and algorithms of PIC/subassembly performance validation tests
• Develop, implement, and document test tool hardware and software supporting new device characterization
• Hands-on development of electrical/optical/thermal probing and testing
• Development of fully automated production-level test solutions, including motion/vision control HW and SW
• Extensive test station qualification work, including Gage RR and statistical process control (SPC)
• Thorough documentation of all test solutions and communication with other teams
• Tracking of schedules and milestones for test development projects

• Fundamental understanding of active and passive semiconductor optoelectronic device characteristics (e.g., semiconductor lasers/amplifiers, photodiodes, modulators, waveguides)
• Hands-on experience with semiconductor electrical and optical characterization techniques (e.g., diode characterization, laser threshold, spectral measurements, optical power measurements)
• Programming experience in Matlab, C, C++, Python, LabVIEW, VB.net, or similar for automation of instrument control and data acquisition
• Software development skills and a strong drive for test automation and data analysis
• Ability to build, maintain, and troubleshoot complex test hardware and software in a cross-functional environment
• Experience with a production-level test environment (including Gage RR, SPC, tool qualification) is a plus.
• Experience with data base tools like JMP, SQL is a plus.
• Attention to detail and willingness to produce detailed documentation
• Ability to work within a team environment, clearly and concise communication inside and outside the Test team

Education / Experience

MS/ BS. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years of applicable graduate-level and/or industrial experience in optical communications or photonics.

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Our recruitment process

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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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