Nokia · 1 week ago
Manufacturing Engineer – PIC wafer fabrication
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expNokia is a global leader in innovation and technology across mobile, fixed, and cloud networks. The role involves optimizing and troubleshooting processes for PIC wafer fabrication, working with teams to enhance production yield and improve process control.
ElectronicsEnterprise SoftwareInternet of ThingsMobile DevicesTelecommunications
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
B.S degree or equivalent experience
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
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
Company
Nokia
Nokia manufactures mobile devices, network infrastructure, and location-based technology for businesses. It is a sub-organization of Enscryb.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.45BKey Investors
European Investment BankNVIDIANational Telecommunications and Information Administration
2025-12-16Post Ipo Debt· $511.84M
2025-10-28Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2025-06-30Post Ipo Debt· $1.76B
Leadership Team
Justin Hotard
President and CEO
Victoria Hanrahan
Chief of Staff to the CEO
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