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Principal PIC Process Engineer

NOKIA
United States, California, Sunnyvale
1322 Bordeaux Drive (Show on map)
Aug 05, 2026
As a Principal PIC Process Development Engineer, you will be a senior individual contributor within Nokia's Optical Components organization, responsible for the development, optimization, and transfer of InP photonic integrated circuit (PIC) and laser fabrication processes for highvolume manufacturing. This role requires deep technical expertise across epitaxial design, semiconductor processing, datadriven manufacturing analysis, and close collaboration with remote fabrication partners. You will play a key role in enabling nextgeneration optical component technologies that support Nokia's highcapacity optical networking platforms. NION2026 Process Development & Integration Lead the design, development, and optimization of InP PIC and laser fabrication processes for highvolume manufacturing Design and specify epitaxial layer structures in collaboration with device designers and epitaxy suppliers Develop complete fabrication process flows based on design requirements, tool capabilities, and manufacturing constraints Drive process integration, ensuring compatibility across metal, semiconductor, and dielectric modules Manufacturing Data & Yield Excellence Perform extensive data analysis of photonic device, wafer, and process data in a manufacturing environment Apply SPC, process capability analysis (Cp/Cpk), and statistical methods to monitor and improve process performance Lead or contribute to FMEA activities, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for yield and reliability issues Define and utilize metrology strategies to ensure robust process control Fab Execution & CrossFunctional Collaboration Shepherd wafers successfully through the fab, coordinating closely with test, development, integration, and fabrication engineers Act as a senior technical interface with external or remote fabrication facilities, ensuring alignment on process execution and priorities Collaborate with device design, product engineering, and reliability teams to support technology readiness and product ramp Technical Leadership & Impact Provide technical leadership within the PIC process development domain Contribute to continuous improvement of tools, methods, and best practices Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge transfer across the broader team Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field Minimum 10 years of experience developing and characterizing materials and devices for optoelectronic applications Deep expertise in: PIC device physics Semiconductor, metal, and dielectric materials properties, characterization methods, and data interpretation Optoelectronic testing of PIC devices Modeling, simulation, scripting, and working with large, complex data sets Physicsbased and datadriven root cause analysis Demonstrated ability to drive crossfunctional engineering teams to measurable outcomes Excellent communication and organizational skills Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting technology transfer to highvolume manufacturing Familiarity with yield ramp, qualification, and reliability testing for photonic devices Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical issues across disciplines Experience working in foundry or captive fab environments supporting compound semiconductor technologies 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.