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Manufacturing Engineer - PIC wafer fabrication

NOKIA
Sunnyvale, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2026

In an increasingly connected world, the pandemic has highlighted just how essential telecom networks are to keeping society running. The Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to connectivity, pushing the boundaries to deliver more and faster network capacity to people worldwide through our ambition, innovation, and technical expertise

Join Optical Networks division, where innovation meets scale in the AI-driven data center era. With the recent acquisition of Infinera, we've united two industry leaders to create an optical networking powerhouse-combining cutting-edge technology with proven leadership to redefine the future of connectivity.

Infinera is now part of the Nokia Corporation and its subsidiaries. When you apply, the information you share will be handled with care and used only for recruitment purposes within the group.


  • Optimize plasma deposition, plasma etch, wet etch and clean, and related processes needed for PIC wafer fabrication.
  • Work in teams to scale PIC wafer fabrication processes to larger wafer sizes, while meeting key objectives for PIC yield, uniformity, and end-of-line parametric performance.
  • Troubleshoot wafer fabrication process problems to enable a smooth flow of production and development wafers in the fab. Support engineering process and tool owners in resolving fab process or equipment problems.
  • Execute fabrication work and data collection to support process development for etch, and deposition, and photolithography roadmap activities needed for future PIC technology.
  • Utilize metrology equipment and test structures to maintain process control across wafer fab process modules, improve production yield and enable and guide new process development.

  • JMP, DOE, SPC and their application to semiconductor manufacturing
  • Working knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes, and expertise in etch, deposition, photolithography and related processes.
  • Strong initiative, leadership and communication skills.
  • Experience with semiconductor process development, sustaining, new process introduction, and ramp to volume.
  • Experience supporting a 24x7 fab operations team, writing and training of fab procedures, root cause analysis and problem resolution.


Education/Experience Required: B.S degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Technical depth in aspects of, etch, deposition, photolithography or similar tools and processes used for semiconductor manufacturing. 5 years' experience in broad aspects of semiconductor wafer fabrication.
  • Knowledge of wafer fab metrology tools, for example ellipsometry, CD-SEM, step height, and overlay metrology
  • Clear communication of problems, challenges, and initiative in deploying solutions.
  • A working knowledge and fab experience from pathfinding through mature production.
  • A compound semiconductor background is a plus
Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people's lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.
We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer

Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

  • One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
  • Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
  • Workplace Pride Global Benchmark

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia's employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.
Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.

Additional Information

US/Canada Nokia Offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to:

  • Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Short-term disability, and long-term disability
  • Life insurance, and AD&D - Company paid 2x base pay
  • Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
  • Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Assistance Plan
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

The above benefits exclude students.

Disclaimer for US/Canada

Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity.(Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role)

All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

 

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