Process Integration Engineer

Nokia; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia in San Jose, CA seeks a Process Integration Engineer to ensure high quality InP-based PIC products through experiments and data analysis. You will help bring up our high-volume fab in San Jose and collaborate with multiple teams to improve wafer fabrication processes and yield reliability.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, data analysis, and process optimization to support next-generation PIC platforms while maintaining quality systems and compliant operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a modern semiconductor fab
• Understanding of semiconductor processes and device physics
• Familiarity with SPC methods

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot performance and yield issues in the wafer fab
• Root cause analysis for lots on hold
• Support engineers with failure analysis (visual inspections, IV sweeps, profilometer)
• Use MES to collect data, perform basic data analysis, generate reports
• Review SPC charts and respond to out-of-control events
• Coordinate and track lots through fab, assembly, and test
• Manage PIC wafer quality and yield based on data and device physics
• Resolve process deviations and test failures through data history
• Establish and maintain inline FAB process specifications
• Support Process Engineering to improve stability and capability
• Assist Operations to improve throughput and cycle time
• Support next-gen PIC platform development and ramp activities
• Ensure compliance with PIC product quality system

Skills

Semiconductor fab experience

Statistical process control

Device physics understanding

Process troubleshooting

Data analysis

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering

Tools

MES software

Job description

Job Description In the position of Process Integration Engineer, you will ensure high quality and reliability of InP-based Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) products through extensive experiments and data analysis. You will have the opportunity to help bring up our new high-volume fab in San Jose, CA. You will work with various functional teams to troubleshoot and improve wafer fabrication processes and drive improvements in yield reliability

Job Description In the position of Process Integration Engineer, you will ensure high quality and reliability of InP-based Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) products through extensive experiments and data analysis. You will have the opportunity to help bring up our new high-volume fab in San Jose, CA. You will work with various functional teams to troubleshoot and improve wafer fabrication processes and drive improvements in yield reliability

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

Your Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot challenging performance and yield issues in the wafer fab
  • Investigate the reason and root cause for lots being put on hold
  • Provide support for engineers with failure analysis – visual inspections, CD-SEM work, electrical IV sweeps, profilometer depth measurements, etc.
  • Use Manufacturing Engineering System (MES) software to help with integration engineering activities – collect data, perform basic data analysis, generate Power Point reports, etc.
  • Routine review of SPC charts and initial response for out-of-control events
  • Coordinate and follow movement of qual and development lots through fab, assembly, and test areas
  • Manage quality and yield of PIC wafers based on knowledge of fab processes, device physics, and the analysis of test and reliability data
  • Troubleshoot and resolve process deviations and test failures through a detailed analysis of test data and process history
  • Establish and maintain inline FAB process specifications.
  • Support Process Engineering to improve process stability and capability
  • Support Operations to improve throughput and cycle time
  • Support next-generation PIC platform development and participate in technology development, transfer, and ramp activities to meet yield, reliability and device performance goals
  • Help to assure compliance with PIC product quality system

Key Skills And Experience

Minimum Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• At least 2 years of experience working in a modern semiconductor fab which places a high premium on quality.
• Understanding of semiconductor processes and device physics
• Understanding of statistical process control methods
• Familiarity with or direct experience in most of the standard semiconductor process technologies required for wafer fabrication such as epitaxy, wet etching, plasma etching, metal deposition, and photolithography
• Strong focus on quality and attention to detail
• Eager to learn and expand skill set
• Strong follow‑up skills and problem‑solving ability and drive
• Takes ownership for tasks and projects
• Team‑player with good communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to organize data and keep track of several simultaneous projects and deadlines

Education Required

• B.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, or Materials Science with at least 2 years of semiconductor fab experience.