Photonics Hybrid Integration Engineer
Nokia
Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of Silicon Photonics package design? We're seeking a talented and driven Photonics Hybrid Integration Engineer to lead the development of next-generation Silicon Photonics solutions. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize the hybrid/heterogeneous integration of exotic materials into a Silicon Photonics platform and ensure seamless transition to mass production. If you're eager to own the design and development of hybrid/heterogeneous integration and W2W/D2W bonding, while staying abreast of cutting-edge technologies, we encourage you to apply!
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- Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
- Health and dental benefits
- Short-term disability, and long-term disability
- Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
- Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
- Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Assistance Plan
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program
At Nokia, we're on a mission to revolutionize global network capacity, bringing faster and more accessible connectivity to everyone. Our Network Infrastructure (NI) group is at the heart of this revolution, fueled by ambition, innovation, and technical expertise. Within NI, the Advanced Optics (AO) team designs cutting-edge optical modules using silicon photonics and advanced packaging for high-performance coherent communication. The Advanced Packaging team within AO focuses on the intricate details of package design and processes, ensuring seamless integration from wafer-scale to component-level packaging. As a Photonics Hybrid Integration Engineer, you'll be a key player in developing the next generation of high-performance electro-optic modules, integrating silicon photonics-based coherent optical transceivers into Nokia's Photonic Service Engines, from initial concept to product launch. Join us and be a part of this exciting journey!
Skills and experience to have
- 3-5 years of experience in integrated photonics, semiconductors, or microelectronics fabrication.
- Expertise in Silicon photonics, TFLN, BTO, etc…
- Experience with wafer fab manufacturing processes, such as lithography, PVD/CVD/ALD, wet/dry etch, CMP.
- Experience with W2W and D2W bonding.
- Track record in developing and optimizing new nanofabrication processes.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex data sets.
- Experience with documentation of fabrication, inspection, and assembly processes.
- Solid interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills in order to interact with engineering staff, external vendors and contractors effectively.
- Experience with package and process design/development from design to production.
- Experience with metrology techniques such as SEM/XSEM, confocal microscopy, acoustic imaging, AFM, RI characterization.
It would be nice if you also had
- Expertise with advanced packaging (3D, 2.5D) technologies.
- Experience with RF/high-speed electronics and signal integrity
- Experience in microelectronics, optoelectronics packaging design and assembly.
- Familiar with flip chip, BGA, PCBA, Flex design reliability and processing.
- Experience interfacing with wafer fabs and OSATs
As a Photonics Hybrid Integration Engineer, you will be a key technical leader driving the development, optimization, and scaling of fabrication processes for an advanced heterogeneously integrated silicon-photonics platform. You will take ownership of advanced process node development, lead root-cause investigations, guide continuous improvement, and work cross-functionally to enable reliable high-volume manufacturing. Your responsibilities will include (but not limited to):
- Explore, define, and optimize next-generation wafer- and package-level fabrication processes for a high-performance Silicon photonics platforms, including hybrid/heterogeneous integration of exotic materials, using advanced packaging technologies.
- Lead the next generation hybrid silicon photonic design in collaboration with cross-functional teams, stakeholders and vendors to ensure package and performance requirements are met.
- Survey advanced Photonic solutions, materials and vendors to stay current with new technological advancements.
- Own and maintain the process and the manufacturing documentation, along with Bill of Materials for new products.
- Drive package debug activities during product validation and qualification.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement solutions to achieve high yield targets.
- Support the development activities at our Contract Manufacturers, both remotely and on-site to ensure a smooth transition to mass production.