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Photonics Lab Technician

Nokia

Nokia

United States
Posted on Feb 21, 2026

As an Photonics Technician at Nokia, you will be part of an innovative team dedicated to advancing optical module technology. Collaborating closely with engineers, you'll engage in hands-on testing and contribute to the development of cutting-edge prototypes. The dynamic team environment fosters open communication and encourages knowledge sharing, allowing you to grow your technical skills while working on exciting projects. You'll have a chance to directly contribute to groundbreaking advancements in optical technology, shaping the future of connectivity.


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.



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Some of our benefits in US:
  • 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

The above benefits exclude students.


Disclaimer for US/Canada

Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity. Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role.

All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.

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 Lab Technician, you'll be supporting the development of 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!

You have:

  • Minimum of a 2-year degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
  • Experience with electrical and optical testing on prototype hardware.
  • Experience with fiber handling techniques.
  • Knowledge of ESD safety procedures.
  • Proven ability to follow detailed procedure documents and process flows.
  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritize responsibilities. Willingness to work overtime as needed.

It would be nice if you also had:

  • 4-year degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Experience in Opto- Electronic manufacturing operations.
  • Hands-on experience with fiber attach, mechanical assembly and fiber splicing.
  • Expertise in high-volume packaging of 2.5/ 3D packages. Familiar with flip chip, BGA, PCBA, Flex design and processing.
  • Experience with metrology techniques such as SEM/XSEM, confocal microscopy, or acoustic. imaging - or equivalent practical work experience.

  • Conduct electrical, RF and optical tests on prototype hardware.
  • You will contribute to maintaining RF testers and fixtures, ensuring optimal uptime for testing.
  • Adhere to safe hardware handling protocols, focusing on ESD mitigation.
  • Follow detailed procedure documents and participate in process retraining as needed.
  • Utilize basic software tools to monitor line flow and part status.
  • Assist with basic triage of failures, collaborating with engineering for troubleshooting.
  • Support the movement and reconfiguration of hardware for R&D purposes.
  • Maintain organization and inventory of prototype hardware.
  • Assist in test equipment maintenance and report any issues promptly.
  • Embrace continuous learning and apply new skills in the opto/optical field to drive innovation.
  • Adapt to evolving tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.