PIC Test Development Engineer

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity and develops digital optical networking systems. The PIC Test Development Engineer will develop and implement production-level test solutions, characterize photonic integrated circuits, and validate electrical, optical, and thermal performance during product development and production.

Responsibilities:

• Design test plans and algorithms of PIC/subassembly performance validation tests
• Develop, implement, and document test tool hardware and software supporting new device characterization
• Hands-on development of electrical/optical/thermal probing and testing
• Development of fully automated production-level test solutions, including motion/vision control HW and SW
• Extensive test station qualification work, including Gage RR and statistical process control (SPC)
• Thorough documentation of all test solutions and communication with other teams
• Tracking of schedules and milestones for test development projects

Requirements:

• Fundamental understanding of active and passive semiconductor optoelectronic device characteristics (e.g., semiconductor lasers/amplifiers, photodiodes, modulators, waveguides)
• Hands-on experience with semiconductor electrical and optical characterization techniques (e.g., diode characterization, laser threshold, spectral measurements, optical power measurements)
• Programming experience in Matlab, C, C++, Python, LabVIEW, VB.net, or similar for automation of instrument control and data acquisition
• Software development skills and a strong drive for test automation and data analysis
• Ability to build, maintain, and troubleshoot complex test hardware and software in a cross-functional environment
• Attention to detail and willingness to produce detailed documentation
• Ability to work within a team environment, clearly and concise communication inside and outside the Test team
• MS/ BS. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years of applicable graduate-level and/or industrial experience in optical communications or photonics
• Experience with a production-level test environment (including Gage RR, SPC, tool qualification) is a plus
• Experience with data base tools like JMP, SQL is a plus