Staff Dry-Etch Process Engineer for InP PICs

NOKIA; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia Optical Networks in Sunnyvale seeks a Staff Dry Etch Process Engineer to develop, integrate, and optimize plasma etch processes for InP photonic integrated circuits and related optical devices. You will work hands-on with dry etch equipment, chamber hardware, and metrology systems to improve CD control, profile, and device performance.

Collaborating with lithography, thin films, wet etch, and device engineering teams, you will drive DOE, SPC, and advanced process control methodologies to

Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• BS degree with 5+ years semiconductor/photonic process engineering experience will also be considered.
• Experience in semiconductor or photonic process development, integration, or sustaining engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and sustain dry etch processes for InP photonic integrated circuits and related optical devices.
• Optimize etch rate, CD control, sidewall profile, selectivity, and device performance.
• Collaborate across lithography, wet etch, thin film, metallization, reliability, and device engineering teams to develop integrated process flows.
• Drive defect reduction, yield improvement, and process capability using DOE, SPC, and advanced process control.
• Perform root-cause analysis and corrective actions for excursions and yield losses.
• Support technology transfer from development into manufacturing while maintaining process stability.
• Provide on-call support for 24x7 manufacturing operations and cross-functional problem solving.
• Leverage AI, data analytics, and ML tools to improve process efficiency and productivity.

Skills

DOE planning

Statistical analysis

Process capability improvement

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Ownership mindset

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

BS + 5+ years semiconductor/photonic experience

Tools

ICP/RIE dry etch systems

Optical metrology (SEM)

DOE software and SPC tools

Job description

Nokia Optical Networks in Sunnyvale seeks a Staff Dry Etch Process Engineer to develop, integrate, and optimize plasma etch processes for InP photonic integrated circuits and related optical devices. You will work hands-on with dry etch equipment, chamber hardware, and metrology systems to improve CD control, profile, and device performance.

Collaborating with lithography, thin films, wet etch, and device engineering teams, you will drive DOE, SPC, and advanced process control methodologies to