A Process Development Engineer designs and implements production systems in manufacturing, engineering or mining. Develops processes that are efficient and cost effective. Plans, implements and tests production systems and processes and ensures compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
View More Jobs Process Integration Engineer United States (Onsite) In the position of Process Integration Engineer, you will ensure high quality and reliability of InP-based Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) products through extensive experiments and data analysis. You will have the opportunity to help bring up our new high-volume fab in San Jose, CA. You will work with various functional teams to troubleshoot and improve wafer fabrication processes and drive improvements in yield reliability Your responsibilities
Your Key Responsibilities:
Troubleshoot challenging performance and yield issues in the wafer fab Investigate the reason and root cause for lots being put on hold Provide support for engineers with failure analysis - visual inspections, CD-SEM work, electrical IV sweeps, profilometer depth measurements, etc. Use Manufacturing Engineering System (MES) software to help with integration engineering activities - collect data, perform basic data analysis, generate Power Point reports, etc. Routine review of SPC charts and initial response for out-of-control events Coordinate and follow movement of qual and development lots through fab, assembly, and test areas Manage quality and yield of PIC wafers based on knowledge of fab processes, device physics, and the analysis of test and reliability data Troubleshoot and resolve process deviations and test failures through a detailed analysis of test data and process history Establish and maintain inline FAB process specifications. Support Process Engineering to improve process stability and capability Support Operations to improve throughput and cycle time Support next-generation PIC platform development and participate in technology development, transfer, and ramp activities to meet yield, reliability and device performance goals Help to assure compliance with PIC product quality system Your skills and experience
Minimum Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
At least 2 years of experience working in a modern semiconductor fab which places a high premium on quality. Understanding of semiconductor processes and device physics Understanding of statistical process control methods Familiarity with or direct experience in most of the standard semiconductor process technologies required for wafer fabrication such as epitaxy, wet etching, plasma etching, metal deposition, and photolithography Strong focus on quality and attention to detail Eager to learn and expand skill set Strong follow-up skills and problem-solving ability and drive Takes ownership for tasks and projects Team-player with good communication skills, verbal and written Ability to organize data and keep track of several simultaneous projects and deadlines
Education Required:
B.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, or Materials Science with at least 2 years of semiconductor fab experience. 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 03/08/2026 Degree Level Bachelor's degree Job Schedule Full time Job Type Experienced Job Identification 39059 Will
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