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Nokia

Semi Mfg Technician 4

Sunnyvale, CA

Support the wafer fab engineering and operations teams to develop, control and optimize wafer fabrication processes * Work in teams to scale PIC wafer fabrication processes to larger wafer sizes ...

Nokia

Semi Mfg Technician 2

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$34K - $63K/yr

You will collaborate closely with engineers, production teams, and fellow operators to ensure ... Execute wafer fab processes with precision, adhering to established protocols and standards.

Nokia

Semi Mfg Technician 2

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$33K - $62K/yr

You will collaborate closely with engineers, production teams, and fellow operators to ensure ... Execute wafer fab processes with precision, adhering to established protocols and standards.

Nokia

Semi Mfg Technician 4

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$50 - $60/hr

Support the wafer fab engineering and operations teams to develop, control and optimize wafer fabrication processes * Work in teams to scale PIC wafer fabrication processes to larger wafer sizes ...

Coherent Corp.

Wafer Fab Technician

Fremont, CA · On-site

Semiconductor Wafer Fab * Photolithography, Wet Etch, Dry Etch, Plating, Lapping, Polishing ... Interact with engineering for process training and execution of non-standard work instructions on ...

II-VI Incorporated

Wafer Fab Technician

Fremont, CA · On-site

Semiconductor Wafer Fab * Photolithography, Wet Etch, Dry Etch, Plating, Lapping, Polishing ... Interact with engineering for process training and execution of non-standard work instructions on ...

II-VI Incorporated

Wafer Fab Technician

Fremont, CA · On-site

Semiconductor Wafer Fab * Photolithography, Wet Etch, Dry Etch, Plating, Lapping, Polishing ... Interact with engineering for process training and execution of non-standard work instructions on ...

Teledyne

Wafer Fab Equipment Engineer

Goleta, CA

$113K - $151K/yr

As part of the Uncooled Detector (Focal Plane Array) Low-Rate Production team, the Wafer Fab ... The Equipment Engineer will be a liaison between process and maintenance providing handson ...

Coherent

Wafer Fab Technician

Fremont, CA · On-site

Semiconductor Wafer Fab * Photolithography, Wet Etch, Dry Etch, Plating, Lapping, Polishing ... Interact with engineering for process training and execution of non-standard work instructions on ...

Coherent Corp.

Wafer Fab Technician

Fremont, CA · On-site

Semiconductor Wafer Fab * Photolithography, Wet Etch, Dry Etch, Plating, Lapping, Polishing ... Interact with engineering for process training and execution of non-standard work instructions on ...

Nokia

Semi Mfg Technician 2

Sunnyvale, CA

You will collaborate closely with engineers, production teams, and fellow operators to ensure ... Execute wafer fab processes with precision, adhering to established protocols and standards.

Coherent

Wafer Fab Technician

Fremont, CA · On-site

Semiconductor Wafer Fab * Photolithography, Wet Etch, Dry Etch, Plating, Lapping, Polishing ... Interact with engineering for process training and execution of non-standard work instructions on ...

Nokia

Semi Mfg Technician 2

Sunnyvale, CA

You'll work closely with a dynamic team of engineers and production professionals, ensuring ... Execute wafer fab processes with precision, adhering to established protocols and standards.

Nokia

Semi Mfg Technician 2

Sunnyvale, CA

You'll work closely with a dynamic team of engineers and production professionals, ensuring ... Execute wafer fab processes with precision, adhering to established protocols and standards.

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As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior wafer fab process engineer in the United States is $121,116.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,000.00 and $134,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Wafer Fab Process Engineer vs Process Integration Engineer?

AspectSenior Wafer Fab Process EngineerProcess Integration Engineer
Primary FocusDeveloping and optimizing fabrication processes for semiconductor wafersIntegrating various process steps to improve overall device performance
Required SkillsProcess engineering, equipment operation, troubleshootingProcess development, cross-disciplinary collaboration, data analysis
Work EnvironmentCleanroom manufacturing facilities, wafer fabsDesign labs, R&D centers, manufacturing settings
Common CertificationsSEMICON process certifications, engineering degreesSimilar certifications, often with additional focus on device physics

The Senior Wafer Fab Process Engineer primarily focuses on developing and refining manufacturing processes within the wafer fabrication environment. In contrast, the Process Integration Engineer concentrates on integrating various process steps to enhance device performance. While both roles require strong process engineering skills and industry certifications, their day-to-day tasks and work environments differ, with the former more manufacturing-oriented and the latter more R&D-focused.

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Manufacturing Engineer - PIC wafer fabrication

Manufacturing Engineer - PIC wafer fabrication

Nokia

Sunnyvale, CA • On-site

$86K - $111K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago

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8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 82 rated telecommunications companies

Job description


In an increasingly connected world, the pandemic has highlighted just how essential telecom networks are to keeping society running. The Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to connectivity, pushing the boundaries to deliver more and faster network capacity to people worldwide through our ambition, innovation, and technical expertise
Join Optical Networks division, where innovation meets scale in the AI-driven data center era. With the recent acquisition of Infinera, we've united two industry leaders to create an optical networking powerhouse-combining cutting-edge technology with proven leadership to redefine the future of connectivity.
Infinera is now part of the Nokia Corporation and its subsidiaries. When you apply, the information you share will be handled with care and used only for recruitment purposes within the group.
Responsibilities
  • Optimize plasma deposition, plasma etch, wet etch and clean, and related processes needed for PIC wafer fabrication.
  • Work in teams to scale PIC wafer fabrication processes to larger wafer sizes, while meeting key objectives for PIC yield, uniformity, and end-of-line parametric performance.
  • Troubleshoot wafer fabrication process problems to enable a smooth flow of production and development wafers in the fab. Support engineering process and tool owners in resolving fab process or equipment problems.
  • Execute fabrication work and data collection to support process development for etch, and deposition, and photolithography roadmap activities needed for future PIC technology.
  • Utilize metrology equipment and test structures to maintain process control across wafer fab process modules, improve production yield and enable and guide new process development.

Qualifications
  • JMP, DOE, SPC and their application to semiconductor manufacturing
  • Working knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes, and expertise in etch, deposition, photolithography and related processes.
  • Strong initiative, leadership and communication skills.
  • Experience with semiconductor process development, sustaining, new process introduction, and ramp to volume.
  • Experience supporting a 24x7 fab operations team, writing and training of fab procedures, root cause analysis and problem resolution.

Education/Experience Required: B.S degree or equivalent experience.
Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Technical depth in aspects of, etch, deposition, photolithography or similar tools and processes used for semiconductor manufacturing. 5 years' experience in broad aspects of semiconductor wafer fabrication.
  • Knowledge of wafer fab metrology tools, for example ellipsometry, CD-SEM, step height, and overlay metrology
  • Clear communication of problems, challenges, and initiative in deploying solutions.
  • A working knowledge and fab experience from pathfinding through mature production.
  • A compound semiconductor background is a plus

Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates
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

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia's 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.
Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.
Additional Information
US/Canada Nokia Offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to:
  • 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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