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Job description
We are seeking a high-caliber Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership and operational expertise in semiconductor laser testing and Burn-In (BI) operations. Experience with Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) is highly advantageous. In this pivotal role, you will oversee die-level optoelectronic testing and BI operations. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and execute strategies that ensure high-efficiency, low-cost, and scalable PIC testing in volume manufacturing.
Your responsibilities
Capacity Planning : Own PIC test and BI capacity planning; develop scalable manufacturing strategies for internal facilities and external Contract Manufacturing (CM) partners.
Equipment Development : Support new test and BI equipment design from early phases; champion Design for Manufacturing (DFM) best practices across quality, scalability, maintainability, and cost.
Continuous Improvement : Partner with R&D and Product Integration teams to drive continuous improvement in yields, cycle times, and capital expenditures.
Vendor Management : Develop and manage relationships with equipment vendors and contractors throughout development and capacity ramp cycles.
CM Transfer & Deployment : Lead projects with external CM partners to co-develop and transfer test and BI equipment, overseeing full-scale deployment at CM sites.
Cross-Functional Interface : Act as the primary technical bridge between Nokia Operations, R&D, and CM partners to resolve volume production issues.
Operational Strategy : Define long-term resource strategies to optimize internal operations for demanding production schedules and New Product Introduction (NPI) coverage.
Your skills and experience
Education : Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optical Sciences, or a related discipline.
Industry Experience : 10+ years in high-volume semiconductor laser manufacturing, testing, and reliability.
Global Operations : Demonstrated success transferring and ramping high-volume manufacturing capacity with global CM partners.
Leadership : 5+ years of direct engineering management or technical project leadership experience.
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
Salary Range $160k - $228k - $296k
Plus potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles
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Worksite address
sunnyvale, CA, 94087, US
Who can apply
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