Job Description
Sr Test Capability Engineer
NOKIA USD 88,009.08-163,445.45
•Plus potential variable/compensation for eligible roles United States, Pennsylvania, Allentown 7360 Windsor Drive (Show on map) Apr 08, 2026 You will play a critical role in ensuring longterm product robustness by driving reliability testing strategies, executing stress and qualification testing, and partnering with crossfunctional teams to identify and mitigate reliability risks early in the product lifecycle. This is a handson, labfocused role with strong ownership of test capability, reliability methodology, and continuous improvement. Develop and sustain optical product test capabilities with a strong focus on reliability and lifetime validation
Define and execute test plans for pluggable optics and optical subassemblies, including environmental, thermal, mechanical, and stress testing
Perform validation testing to assess product robustness, degradation mechanisms, and failure modes
Drive accelerated lifetime and qualification testing activities where applicable
Collaborate with hardware, photonics, firmware, and mechanical teams to influence designforreliability and testability
Lead failure analysis and rootcause investigations for reliability, performance, and yieldrelated issues
Analyze reliability and test data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for design or process improvement
Support Product Introduction (NPI) by validating reliability readiness for manufacturing release
Develop and maintain detailed test procedures, reliability reports, and capability You have: PhD or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optics, or a related technical field.
Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of relevant industry experience in a similar role.
Strong knowledge of optical communication systems and fundamentals.
Familiarity with reliability testing concepts, including environmental stress testing.
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex hardware and system-level issues.
Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools (JMP, SQL).
Experience with Vb.net or other object-oriented programming languages.
Strong analytical skills and a problem-solving mindset.
Prior experience with pluggable optical transceivers and optical sub-assemblies is preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration. It would be nice if you also had: Experience with pluggable optical transceivers and optical subassemblies
Experience in product validation, test, or reliability engineering roles
Practical experience with accelerated life testing, burnin, or qualification testing
Familiarity with automated test systems and test data analysis techniques
Experience supporting manufacturing validation or production reliability issues
Strong written and verbal communication skills 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.
