Hiring: Principal PIC Process Engineer Company: Nokia Location: Sunnyvale, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 11:58:58 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Foundry, Root Cause Analysis About the job Experience: •Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field •Minimum 10 years of experience developing and characterizing materials and devices for optoelectronic applications •Semiconductor, metal, and dielectric materials properties, characterization methods, and data interpretation •Opto‑electronic testing of PIC devices •Modeling, simulation, scripting, and working with large, complex data sets Required Skills: •As a Principal PIC Process Development Engineer •, you will be a senior individual contributor within Nokia’s •Organization, responsible for the development, optimization, and transfer of InP photonic integrated circuit (PIC) and laser fabrication processes for high‑volume manufacturing •This role requires deep technical expertise across epitaxial design, semiconductor processing, data‑driven manufacturing analysis, and close collaboration with remote fabrication partners •. You will play a key role in enabling next‑generation optical component technologies that support Nokia’s high‑capacity optical networking platforms. •How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn •Process Development & Integration •Lead the design, development, and optimization of InP PIC and laser fabrication processes for high‑volume manufacturing Qualifications: •Operational familiarity with yield ramp, qualification, and reliability testing for photonic devices •Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical issues across disciplines •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 . •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 . Compensation: •Paid time off for holidays and Vacation Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!