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Manufacturing Optical Test Engineer

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Remote or Hybrid
Hiring Remotely in United States
Mid level
Remote or Hybrid
Hiring Remotely in United States
Mid level
The Test Engineer develops automated tests for optical components, provides support to manufacturing, diagnoses issues, and collaborates with development teams.
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We are looking for a highly motivated professional with a solid understanding of Manufacturing Test Engineering. As a Test Engineer, you will develop automated manufacturing test solutions and provide technical support to our manufacturing partners. You will be a part of an international test development team, embedded in a worldwide optical research and development organization. 

Responsibilities
  • Development of fully automated production-level test solutions for optical components, modules and assemblies used in high speed optical network equipment
  • Develop FT (Functional Test) SW to test functionality and quality of PIC (Photonic Integrated Circuit)
  • Monitor production data, diagnose process variations, troubleshoot test stations, perform GRR
  • Provide technical support to manufacturing partners. Assist with product failure analysis and troubleshooting. Monitor and improve test yields.
  • Review and contribute to technical documentation (schematics, test specifications, test set layout, product testability)
  • Support the adaptation of the test station from the R&D phase into high-volume manufacturing test platforms
  • Interface with product development teams (software, hardware, firmware, Optical) and worldwide EMS partners
Qualifications

You have:

  • BS or MS degree in a relevant field (Electrical, Electronics, Optics, RF, SW) or equivalent work experience.
  • Hands-on experience with Optical test and measurement instruments: OSA (optical spectrum analyzers), TLS (tunable laser sources), EDFAs, wavelength meters, power meters.
  • 3+ years experience in Functional Test development for photonic, optical and electrical components/modules/assemblies/PCBAs. 
  • Software experience with ATE automation using Python. 

It would be nice if you also had:

  • Hands-on experience with RF test and measurement instruments: Power Meters, Spectrum Analysers, Signal Generators, VNA.
  • Software experience with ATE automation using Python. C# or NI TestStand/LabVIEW.
  • Debug and failure root cause analysis skills. 
  • Data Analysis: measurement data review to extract parameters and performance metrics. 
  • Understanding of Fiber technologies and Coherent optical transmission desirable.
  • Experience with Creo, Solidworks or other CAD program.
  • Willingness to periodically travel (domestic and international, less than 15%). 
About Us
Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world. 

Learn more about life at Nokia.


Our recruitment process

We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our 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.

If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia. 

About the Team
Some of our benefits in US:
  • 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.

Top Skills

Automation Using Python
C#
Creo
Edfas
Labview
Ni Teststand
Optical Spectrum Analyzers
Power Meters
Solidworks
Tunable Laser Sources
Wavelength Meters

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