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PIC Test Development Engineer

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Develops electrical, optical, and thermal test plans, algorithms, hardware, software, and automated production test solutions for photonic integrated circuits. Responsibilities include device characterization, instrument control, motion and vision systems, test station qualification, Gage R&R, SPC, documentation, data analysis, troubleshooting, and cross-functional project coordination.
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Imagine being part of a team that is fundamentally changing the way people communicate, the way they collaborate, the way they watch TV and explore the universe through the internet.  Utilizing Nokia’s uniquely differentiated technology, we have created a Digital Optical Networking system with higher speed, more capacity and scalability than ever before.  Imagine a world with unlimited bandwidth.  The network of tomorrow will allow for content and creativity limited only by the imaginations of its users. 


If this is something that interests you, that excites you, come take a look at a team that is achieving that, where an idea today can be set in motion tomorrow.  Nokia Optical Module Group (OMG) is looking for an individual to engage in product test development. The individual is responsible for PIC (Photonic Integrated Circuits) devices characterization in the production phase or during the development phase. Come take a look at Nokia!!


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Responsibilities
  • Design test plans and algorithms of PIC/subassembly performance validation tests
  • Develop, implement, and document test tool hardware and software 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 RR and statistical process control (SPC)
  • Thorough documentation of all test solutions and communication with other teams
  • Tracking of schedules and milestones for test development projects
Qualifications
  • Fundamental understanding of active and passive semiconductor optoelectronic device characteristics (e.g., semiconductor lasers/amplifiers, photodiodes, 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 a 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 Gage RR, SPC, tool qualification) is a plus.
  • Experience with data base tools like JMP, SQL is a plus.
  • 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    

Education / Experience

MS/ BS. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years of applicable graduate-level and/or industrial experience in optical communications or photonics. 


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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. 

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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.


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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.

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