Job Description
View More Jobs Digital HW Engineer United States (On-site) We are looking for a Staff Assembly Automation Equipment Engineer with deep expertise in Assembly and Test Equipment for monolithically integrated optical circuits ( PIC- Photonic Integrated Circuit) in 24x7 manufacturing. This role will lead and develop resources in sourcing , procurement , and qualification of automated assembly and test equipment. Define critical gaps for challenging assembly needs and ensure that forecasted equipment capability and capacity requirements can be met. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, scalable manufacturing processes that meet performance, reliability, and cost requirements for high-volume production. Your responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Assembly and Test Equipment Development & Sustaining Engineering. Experienced in equipment utilized through semiconductor lasers back end such as dicing, AR coating, COC assembly, test and BI equipment, etc. Experienced in working with oversea contractors or CM partners to coordinate and support equipment deployment on time. Lead capital equipment procurement process to support production and NPI needs. This includes source equipment, vendor development, feasibility studies, work with process owners to define FAT/SAT plans and conduct onsite acceptance validations as required. Improve equipment efficiency, utilization, and cost, through initiatives for automation, standardization, optimization or engagement of new technologies. Develop and manage business relationships with key equipment vendors. Lead new equipment development to support R D or production needs. Lead equipment maintenance team, minimize equipment down time, implement routine PM discipline, manage critical spare parts inventory, coach equipment technicians. Work closely with PIC (Photonic Integrated Circuit) development and downstream package design group on NPI assembly requirements. Tool Ownership. Responsible for Machine performance and Uptime. Using Statistical Process Control (SPC) and data analysis to reduce process variation and ensure the machine produces consistent parts within defined specs. Documentation & Control Develop and maintain assembly test equipment documentation form machine operation, preventive maintenance and equipment calibration. Ensure equipment and test compliance with internal and customer quality standards. Your skills and experience Qualifications/Skills/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, plus 10 years of related experience in semiconductor packaging & assembly technology in a manufacturing environment. Strong hands-on background and experience in assembly equipment and processes for microelectronics manufacturing. Background in semiconductor or photonic device manufacturing , process control, and statistical tools (SPC and DOE). Hands-on Troubleshooting and resolving equipment related line downs. More information 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. 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 . Apply Now Job Info Job Category Applied R D Posting Date 05/29/2026 Degree Level Bachelor's degree Job Schedule Full time Job Type Experienced Job Identification 36649 Will NSA/CAPS
approval be required? (E.g., accessing a US Customer Network?) No Role Type Individual contributor Laptop - support with ordering needed Yes US/Canada Salary Range 139283.72 USD to 258669.77 USD plus potential incentive/ variable compensation for eligible roles. Experience level Experienced Locations 1322 Bordeaux Drive, Sunnyvale, California, 94089-1005, US (On-site) © MapTiler © OpenStreetMap contributors Legend Jobs at a location Group of locations © MapTiler © OpenStreetMap contributors | © Oracle Corporation Terms Legal Notices Use control and scroll to zoom the map Use two fingers to move the map 1322 Bordeaux Drive, Sunnyvale, California, 94089-1005, US Copy to Clipboard Similar Jobs Staff HW Development Engr (Mech. Design) India (Hybrid) Posted on 05/05/2026 Trending We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in the telecom domain to design, develop, and qualify mechanical components and systems for our cutting-edge products. Manufacturing Engineer United States (On-site) Posted on 05/29/2026 We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled engineer to join the team bringing-up and qualifying a new Indium Phosphide (InP) photonics semiconductor fabrication facility. As a Process Development Engineer, you will be a senior individual contributor within Nokia's Optical Components organization, participating in the development, optimization, and transfer of key process technologies that will enable advanced high-volume manufacturing of InP photonic integrated circuits (PICs). Manufacturing Engineer Mexico Posted on 05/27/2026 The Applied R D Engineer conducts target-oriented research to directly apply findings to the specification, design, further development, and incremental improvement of products, services, systems, tools, processes, etc. Integrates, verifies, tests, and modifies SW / HW / system components and capitalises on innovative solutions to meet particular requirements and specifications. Mechanical Design Engineer United States (On-site) Posted on 04/22/2026 Trending As part of Nokia's Test and Hardware R D team, you will be responsible for the development of mechanical test equipment for next generation, high performance electro-optic modules. You will be responsible for the integration of Silicon Photonics based Coherent optical transceivers within Nokia's Photonic Service Engines, from inception stage to New Product Introduction. HW Technical Specialist (RF/Wi-Fi) India (On-site) Posted on 04/10/2026 Hot Job Trending Senior Hardware Engineer will contribute to cutting-edge digital hardware design for our innovative Wifi solutions. HW Technical Specialist (Digital) India (On-site) Posted on 04/10/2026 Hot Job Trending Senior Hardware Engineer will contribute to cutting-edge digital hardware design for our innovative Wifi solutions. See More Jobs 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. AI Statement:
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