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dental, and vision coverage, 401(k),

life, and disability insurance to eligible employees.

PIC Product Integration Engineer

The Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) group at Nokia is at the forefront of developing and producing the chips that power our terabit-scale digital optical transport networks. We’re looking for a driven and collaborative Product Integration Engineer to join our PIC Product Integration Team.

This team ensures the performance, quality, reliability, and manufacturability of existing PIC products and leads the integration of new photonic chip designs into high-volume production. In this role, you will apply your expertise in data analysis, semiconductor device physics, photonics, and semiconductor processing to support product development, improve yield, and resolve technical challenges throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality and reliability of PIC products from prototype through production.
• Analyze electrical and optical test data and correlate with device physics, fabrication processes, and reliability data to troubleshoot production-line issues and disposition materials.
• Manage and track components for shipments, qualifications, and reliability assessments.
• Support next-generation PIC platform development, with a focus on yield, cost, reliability, and performance during technology transfer and production ramp-up.
• Lead or contribute to yield improvement and process optimization initiatives using data-driven approaches.
• Maintain accurate documentation of engineering changes, production updates, and processes.

Education & Experience Requirements

• MS or PhD in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics or a related discipline.
• Industry experience is a plus but not required; strong academic or research background in relevant areas is highly valued.
• Solid understanding of semiconductor device physics, photonics, and semiconductor processing.
• Familiarity with III-V process technologies and optoelectronic device characterization is beneficial.
• Hands-on experience with semiconductor and photonic testing, metrology, or related tools.
• Knowledge of failure analysis techniques and common failure modes in III-V semiconductor components is an asset.
• Exposure to statistical data analysis and Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies.
• Solid coding and data analysis skills using tools such as Python, MATLAB, JMP, or similar. Familiarity with SQL or database systems is a plus but not required.
• Experience with product development, quality assurance, or NPI is a plus.
• Experience with SPC, Design for Manufacturing (DfM), and six-sigma principles for continuous improvement is also a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

What We Offer

• A chance to contribute to cutting-edge photonic technologies in a globally recognized company.
• A collaborative, innovative work environment with multidisciplinary technical teams.
• The opportunity to directly impact the development of high-performance optical networking solutions at Nokia.

If you're passionate about advancing optical communication technology and eager to tackle challenging technical problems in PIC development, we invite you to apply.

“This position requires direct or indirect access to certain confidential information, hardware, software, technology, or technical information (referred to here as “Export-Controlled Information”) controlled under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All personnel in this position must be eligible to or be able to obtain authorization from the appropriate agency to access applicable Export-Controlled Information. The U.S. Department of Commerce currently requires a foreign person with a most recent citizenship or permanent residency of Sudan, Ukraine, or a country currently designated in Country Group D:1, E:1 or E:2 (Supplement No. 1 to Part 740, Title 15) to have an export control license to access our Export-Controlled Information, unless they meet certain exemptions provided under U.S. export control laws and regulations. The list of applicable countries in Country Group D:1, E:1 or E:2 may be updated by the U.S. government from time to time. The current processing time for an export control license is approximately 4 to 6 months.

Your employment or engagement with Infinera shall be contingent on verifying your eligibility or requirement for obtaining a necessary license and/or authorization from the appropriate agency. You will be required to provide certain information for export control compliance assessment purposes, and your information will be reviewed by Infinera's hiring and export control teams to ensure compliance with the U.S. export control laws and regulations. Infinera will collect necessary documents (such as proof of citizenship etc.) to assess license/authorization requirements if you are offered and accept the position.”

Infinera is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Infinera complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.