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View More Jobs Staff Wet Etch Process Engineer United States (Hybrid) At Nokia Optical Networks, advanced photonic technologies become scalable products powering the world's communication infrastructure. Our team develops and manufactures cutting-edge Indium Phosphide (InP) photonic integrated circuits (PICs), enabling coherent optics, high-speed transceivers, tunable lasers, optical amplifiers, and next-generation networking solutions. As a Staff Wet Etch Process Engineer , you will develop, integrate, and optimize wet etch and wet clean processes used in the fabrication of advanced photonic devices. You will work hands-on with wet processing equipment, chemical delivery systems, consumables, and metrology systems to improve dimensional control, selectivity, surface morphology, contamination performance, yield, and manufacturability. Your responsibilities Develop, qualify, and sustain wet etch and wet clean processes for InP photonic integrated circuits and related optical devices. Optimize etch rate, selectivity, undercut control, surface roughness, uniformity, contamination control, and yield. Support fabrication of optical structures such as waveguides, SOAs, lasers, modulators, and passive optical components. Drive defect reduction and yield improvement using DOE, SPC, and statistical analysis. Analyze processes from a first-principles, physics-based approach to understand and manipulate mechanisms, not just recipes Provide rapid response and technical leadership for process excursions and production issues. Support a 24x7 manufacturing operation through on-call/on-site support and issue escalation. Demonstrates flexibility in work schedule and is willing to work swing shifts based on business requirements. Drive next-generation wet chemistry formulations and process development Leverage AI and advanced analytics to improve process efficiency and decision making. Your skills and experience MS or PhD in relevant engineering or science discipline. 5+ years semiconductor, photonics, or process engineering experience. Strong understanding of wet processing, surface chemistry, contamination control, DOE, and SPC. Strong ownership mindset and ability to independently drive projects and deliver results. Ability to prioritize and respond quickly to manufacturing challenges. Preferred Qualifications Experience with semiconductor wet benches and automated wet processing equipment. Experience processing InP, GaAs, SiN, silicon photonics, or III-V technologies. Passion for manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement. Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced fab environment balancing production and development priorities. At Nokia, we want every candidate to be able to perform their best. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know. All requests are treated confidentially. Apply Now Job Info Job Category Direct Production Posting Date 10/21/2026 Degree Level Bachelor's degree Job Schedule Full time Job Type Experienced Job Identification 41551 Will

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• support with ordering needed Yes Salary Range $139,000 to $198,000 Experience level Experienced Locations 1322 Bordeaux Drive, Sunnyvale, California, 94089-1005, US 6373 San Ignacio Avenue, San Jose, California, 95119-1200, US (Hybrid) Regular or Temporary Regular Legend Jobs at a location Group of locations © Oracle Corporation Terms Legal Notices Use control and scroll to zoom the map Use two fingers to move the map Similar Jobs Staff Process Engineer•Backside Processing, CMP & Thermal United States (Hybrid) Posted on 10/21/2026 Hot Job As a Staff Process Engineer•Backside Processing, CMP & Thermal, you will lead the development, optimization, qualification, and sustainment of wafer thinning, backside processing, chemical mechanical polishing (CMP), and thermal processing technologies critical to advanced photonic device manufacturing.

You will work hands-on with process equipment, consumables, materials, and metrology systems while collaborating with device, integration, lithography, etch, thin film, reliability, and manufacturing teams to develop robust, manufacturable process solutions. PIC Process Integration Engineer United States Posted on 05/05/2026 Trending The Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) group at Nokia is at the forefront of developing and producing the chips that power our terabit-scale digital optical transport networks. We're looking for a driven and collaborative Process Integration / Fab Start-Up engineer to join our PIC Product Integration Team. Staff Dry Etch Process Engineer United States (Hybrid) Posted on 10/21/2026 Hot Job As a Staff Dry Etch Process Engineer, you will develop, integrate, and optimize plasma etch processes used in the fabrication of advanced photonic devices. You will work hands-on with dry etch equipment, chamber hardware, consumables, masks, and metrology systems to improve critical dimensions, profile control, sidewall roughness, etch selectivity, yield, and manufacturability. You will collaborate across photolithography, thin films, wet etch, device engineering, integration, reliability, and manufacturing teams to support both technology development and production operations.

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