Sr Layout and ASIC Packaging Developer
Nokia
Sr Layout and ASIC Packaging Developer
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Layout Engineer to join our hardware development team. This role is focused on executing complex PCB layouts and high-density ASIC package designs for advanced optical sub-assemblies and integrated systems. The ideal candidate will work closely with electrical and mechanical engineers, as well as external suppliers, to ensure designs meet performance, manufacturability, and reliability requirements. This is a hands-on technical role with significant ownership of layout execution, design rule integration, and DFM processes.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE AND WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Execute PCB layout for advanced optical sub-assemblies, incorporating high-speed, high-density design principles.
- Perform complex ASIC package layout, including substrate routing, bump placement, and integration with mechanical constraints.
- Collaborate with PCB and advanced substrate suppliers to understand and apply evolving design rules and technology roadmaps.
- Own and drive the Design for Manufacturability (DFM) process with PCB fabricators to ensure robust and cost-effective high performance designs.
- Develop and maintain schematic symbols and footprints to support accurate and efficient design workflows.
- Complete schematic capture with support from the electrical design team.
- Work closely with electrical and mechanical design teams to define floor planning and PCB constraints.
- Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of layout methodologies and standards.
KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Proven experience in PCB layout and ASIC package design, preferably in high-speed and high-density applications.
- Proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools (e.g., Cadence Allegro, Mentor Graphics, Altium Designer).
- Strong understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, and thermal management principles.
- Experience with DFM practices and collaboration with PCB fabricators.
- Ability to interpret and implement complex design rules from suppliers and manufacturing partners.
- Skilled in creating and managing schematic symbols and footprints.
- Familiarity with schematic capture tools and processes.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills across multidisciplinary teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
About Us
Come create the technology that helps the world act together
Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people’s lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.
We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work
What we offer
Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.
Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer
Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:
- One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
- Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
- Workplace Pride Global Benchmark
We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.
Job Info
- Job Category Applied R&D
- Posting Date 08/25/2025, 05:43 PM
- Locations 555 Legget Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2K 2X3, CA
- Degree Level Bachelor’s degree
- Job Schedule Full time
- Role Type Individual contributor
- US/Canada Salary Range Canada Salary Range CAD 91,777.78 - 170,444.44 * Plus potential variable compensation for eligible roles
- Job Identification 23735