We engineer Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) end to end - design, development, and rigorous testing - inside a truly vertically integrated model. Join Nokia Network Infrastructure (NI) California as PIC Test Development Engineer, creating and implementing SW and HW solutions for both R&D and large throughput, production level testing of complex PICs! Partnering closely with internal manufacturing and leveraging our own world-class wafer fabs, we translate cutting edge photonics into production grade optical modules that power the next generation of optical networks and interconnects of AI applications.
We have multiple openings for candidates with different levels of experience, from new graduates to industry veterans. Some roles are Research and Development (R&D) centric, others focus on prototype testing and production.
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Design test plans and algorithms of PIC/subassembly performance validation tests
Develop, implement, and document test hardware and software solutions supporting new device characterization
Hands-on development of electrical/optical/thermal probing and testing
Development of fully automated production level test solutions, including motion/vision control HW and SW
Extensive test station qualification work, including gage repeatability & reproducibility (GRR) and statistical process control (SPC)
Thorough documentation of all test solutions and communication to other teams
Tracking of schedules and milestones for test development projects
PhD. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or equivalent with minimum of 3 years of applicable graduate-level and/or industrial experience in optical communications or photonics, or Master’s degree with 3+ years of applicable industry experience.
Fundamental understanding of active and passive semiconductor optoelectronic device characteristics (e.g. semiconductor lasers/amplifiers, photo diodes, modulators, waveguides)
Hands-on experience with semiconductor electrical and optical characterization techniques (e.g. diode characterization, laser threshold, spectral measurements, optical power measurements)
Programming experience in Matlab, C, C++, Python, LabVIEW, VB.net or similar for automation of instrument control and data acquisition
Software development skills and strong drive for test automation and data analysis
Ability to build, maintain and troubleshoot complex test hardware and software in a cross-functional environment
Experience with a production level test environment (including GRR, SPC, tool qualification) is a plus.
Experience with database tools like JMP, SQL is a plus.
Fluent in MS Office
Attention to detail and willingness to produce detailed documentation
Ability to work within a team environment, clearly and concise communication inside and outside the Test team
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- 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
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