Senior Metrology Engineer – Semiconductor Process & Yield

Nokia; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia’s Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) wafer fabs in Sunnyvale and San Jose develop and manufacture advanced InP semiconductor devices. The Metrology Engineer is responsible for sustaining and improving wafer fabrication processes through metrology, process characterization, defect analysis, and process control.

This role works closely with Process Integration, Manufacturing, Equipment Engineering, and R&D teams to improve yield, product quality, and manufacturing performance.

Qualifications

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

Metrology

SPC

RCCA

CD-SEM

Profilometry

Ellipsometry

Defect inspection

Data analysis

Communication

Training

Education

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

Tools

MES systems

Job description

Nokia’s Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) wafer fabs in Sunnyvale and San Jose develop and manufacture advanced InP semiconductor devices. The Metrology Engineer is responsible for sustaining and improving wafer fabrication processes through metrology, process characterization, defect analysis, and process control.

This role works closely with Process Integration, Manufacturing, Equipment Engineering, and R&D teams to improve yield, product quality, and manufacturing performance.