Nokia
Sunnyvale, California, US

Photonics Lab Technician

Onsite$89,400 – $166,029/yrPosted 1 week agoWebsiteLinkedIn

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About this role

As an Photonics Technician at Nokia, you will be part of an innovative team dedicated to advancing optical module technology. Collaborating closely with engineers, you'll engage in hands-on testing and contribute to the development of cutting-edge prototypes. The dynamic team environment fosters open communication and encourages knowledge sharing, allowing you to grow your technical skills while working on exciting projects. You'll have a chance to directly contribute to groundbreaking advancements in optical technology, shaping the future of connectivity.

Your responsibilities

  • Conduct electrical, RF and optical tests on prototype hardware.
  • You will contribute to maintaining RF testers and fixtures, ensuring optimal uptime for testing.
  • Adhere to safe hardware handling protocols, focusing on ESD mitigation.
  • Follow detailed procedure documents and participate in process retraining as needed.
  • Utilize basic software tools to monitor line flow and part status.
  • Assist with basic triage of failures, collaborating with engineering for troubleshooting.
  • Support the movement and reconfiguration of hardware for R&D purposes.
  • Maintain organization and inventory of prototype hardware.
  • Assist in test equipment maintenance and report any issues promptly.
  • Embrace continuous learning and apply new skills in the opto/optical field to drive innovation.
  • Adapt to evolving tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Your skills and experience

You have:

  • Minimum of a 2-year degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
  • Experience with electrical and optical testing on prototype hardware.
  • Experience with fiber handling techniques.
  • Knowledge of ESD safety procedures.
  • Proven ability to follow detailed procedure documents and process flows.
  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritize responsibilities. Willingness to work overtime as needed.

It would be nice if you also had:

  • 4-year degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Experience in Opto- Electronic manufacturing operations.
  • Hands-on experience with fiber attach, mechanical assembly and fiber splicing.
  • Expertise in high-volume packaging of 2.5/ 3D packages. Familiar with flip chip, BGA, PCBA, Flex design and processing.
  • Experience with metrology techniques such as SEM/XSEM, confocal microscopy, or acoustic. imaging - or equivalent practical work experience.