Wafer Fab Integration Technician – InP Yield & Process

NOKIA; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia's Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) wafer fabs in Sunnyvale and San Jose are advancing Indium Phosphide devices. As a Wafer Fab Integration Engineering Technician, you will support fabrication processes, improve quality, and reduce defects.

You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to troubleshoot issues, enhance yield and reliability, and help ramp a high-volume manufacturing facility in the San Jose area, contributing to cutting-edge semiconductor innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a modern semiconductor fabrication environment (5+ years preferred).
• Strong attention to detail with a high commitment to quality.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to follow through on tasks.
• Self-motivated, with a willingness to learn and expand technical skills.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Effective team player with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in using computer systems and software tools for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Investigate root causes for production lots placed on hold and drive corrective actions
• Troubleshoot performance issues and yield excursions within the wafer fabrication process
• Support engineering tool qualifications and process validations
• Assist engineers with failure analysis, including: Visual inspections; CD-SEM measurements; Electrical IV testing; Profilometry depth measurements
• Utilize MES to collect and track data, perform basic data analysis, and generate reports
• Monitor SPC charts and provide first-level response to out-of-control conditions
• Coordinate and track qualification and development lots across fabrication, assembly, and test operations
• Ensure compliance with PIC product quality systems and standards
• Support next-generation PIC platform development, including technology transfer and production ramp
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve process integration, yield, and device performance

Skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Communication

Team player

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)

CD-SEM measurements

Profilometry

IV testing equipment

Job description

Nokia's Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) wafer fabs in Sunnyvale and San Jose are advancing Indium Phosphide devices. As a Wafer Fab Integration Engineering Technician, you will support fabrication processes, improve quality, and reduce defects.

You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to troubleshoot issues, enhance yield and reliability, and help ramp a high-volume manufacturing facility in the San Jose area, contributing to cutting-edge semiconductor innovation.