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Applied R&D Engineer 5 - IVT

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$134K - $184K/yr

Leadership : 5+ years of direct engineering management or technical project leadership experience ... With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell ...

Nokia

Manufacturing Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$85K - $110K/yr

Familiarity with or direct experience in most of the standard semiconductor process technologies ... With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell ...

Nokia

Principal Hardware Engineer

Westford, MA

With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell ... Lead and direct development activities including documentation, design and schematic implementation ...

Nokia

Principal Hardware Engineer

Westford, MA · On-site

Lead and direct development activities including documentation, design and schematic implementation ... With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell ...

Nokia

Applied R&D Engineer 5 - IVT

Sunnyvale, CA

With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell ... Leadership : 5+ years of direct engineering management or technical project leadership experience.

Nokia

Director - IP Hardware Engineering

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

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 ...

Nokia

TIA Designer - Sr Principal

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell ... Innovation Highly independent and self directed. Develops plans, measures effectiveness. Assesses ...

Nokia

FN Commercial Manager NAM

Coppell, TX · On-site

This is a hands-on individual contributor role with no direct people management responsibilities ... With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell ...

Nokia

Global Head - AI Systems

... networks are to keeping society running. The Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a ... Infinera is now part of the Nokia Corporation and its subsidiaries. When you apply, the information ...

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What is the difference between Director Nokia Networks vs Network Operations Manager?

AspectDirector Nokia NetworksNetwork Operations Manager
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Telecommunications, Engineering, or related field; extensive industry experienceBachelor's in Telecommunications, Engineering, or related field; relevant certifications preferred
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership in corporate offices, overseeing multiple teams and projectsOperational settings, managing daily network activities and troubleshooting
Employer & Industry UsageTelecommunications companies, network service providersTelecom companies, network service providers, and technical service firms

The Director Nokia Networks typically focuses on strategic planning, high-level decision-making, and overseeing large-scale projects, while the Network Operations Manager handles daily network operations, troubleshooting, and team management. Both roles are essential in the telecom industry but differ mainly in scope and responsibilities.

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Applied R&D Engineer 5 - IVT

Applied R&D Engineer 5 - IVT

Nokia

Sunnyvale, CA • On-site

$134K - $184K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Nokia rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

4th of 76 rated telecommunications companies

Job description

Job Description
We are seeking a high-caliber Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership and operational expertise in semiconductor laser testing and Burn-In (BI) operations. Experience with Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) is highly advantageous. In this pivotal role, you will oversee die-level optoelectronic testing and BI operations. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and execute strategies that ensure high-efficiency, low-cost, and scalable PIC testing in volume manufacturing.
Responsibilities
  • Capacity Planning: Own PIC test and BI capacity planning; develop scalable manufacturing strategies for internal facilities and external Contract Manufacturing (CM) partners.
  • Equipment Development: Support new test and BI equipment design from early phases; champion Design for Manufacturing (DFM) best practices across quality, scalability, maintainability, and cost.
  • Continuous Improvement: Partner with R&D and Product Integration teams to drive continuous improvement in yields, cycle times, and capital expenditures.
  • Vendor Management: Develop and manage relationships with equipment vendors and contractors throughout development and capacity ramp cycles.
  • CM Transfer & Deployment: Lead projects with external CM partners to co-develop and transfer test and BI equipment, overseeing full-scale deployment at CM sites.
  • Cross-Functional Interface: Act as the primary technical bridge between Nokia Operations, R&D, and CM partners to resolve volume production issues.
  • Operational Strategy: Define long-term resource strategies to optimize internal operations for demanding production schedules and New Product Introduction (NPI) coverage.

Qualifications
  • Education: Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optical Sciences, or a related discipline.
  • Industry Experience: 10+ years in high-volume semiconductor laser manufacturing, testing, and reliability.
  • Technical Expertise: Proven track record in die-level test/BI equipment development and managing equipment contractors.
  • Global Operations: Demonstrated success transferring and ramping high-volume manufacturing capacity with global CM partners.
  • Leadership: 5+ years of direct engineering management or technical project leadership experience.

About Us
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.
Learn more about life at Nokia.
Our recruitment process
We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.
If you're interested in this role but don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.
The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia.
About the Team
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.

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