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Nokia

Equipment Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$120K - $171K/yr

In an increasingly connected world, the pandemic has highlighted just how essential telecom ... Will partner with other equipment/process engineers and operations staff to maintain uptime at key ...

Nokia

Equipment Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA

In an increasingly connected world, the pandemic has highlighted just how essential telecom ... Will partner with other equipment/process engineers and operations staff to maintain uptime at key ...

Aquent

Telecom Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$67 - $75/hr

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 8 years of engineering ... Familiarity with telecom equipment, enclosures, commissioning processes, and legacy system ...

Equiliem

Telecom Engineer - Substation

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$62.50 - $75/hr

Experience with telecom equipment, enclosures, commissioning, and legacy system migration. * Experience coordinating across engineering, construction, procurement, operations, vendors, and ...

Nokia

Principle Equipment Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$160K - $228K/yr

In an increasingly connected world, the pandemic has highlighted just how essential telecom ... Will partner with other equipment/process engineers and operations staff to maintain uptime at key ...

Team Fishel

Aerial Telecom Lineworker

South Boston, VA · On-site

$24 - $32/hr

Since 1936, we've been the Best Choice in utility engineering and construction. Safety is our top ... Install and maintain telecom equipment * Install and maintain any underground distribution systems

PsiQuantum

Cryostat Equipment Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

... of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale ... Job Summary: PsiQuantum is seeking a Cryostat Equipment Engineer to lead the installation ...

PsiQuantum

Cryostat Equipment Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

... chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale ... Job Summary: PsiQuantum is seeking a Cryostat Equipment Engineer to lead the installation ...

black.ai

Cryostat Equipment Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

... of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale ... Job Summary PsiQuantum is seeking a Cryostat Equipment Engineer to lead the installation ...

Team Fishel

Aerial Telecom Lineworker

Boydton, VA · On-site

$24 - $32/hr

Since 1936, we've been the Best Choice in utility engineering and construction. Safety is our top ... Install and maintain telecom equipment * Install and maintain any underground distribution systems

Team Fishel

Aerial Telecom Lineworker

Fredericksburg, VA · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Since 1936, we've been the Best Choice in utility engineering and construction. Safety is our top ... Install and maintain telecom equipment * Install and maintain any underground distribution systems

PsiQuantum

Cryostat Equipment Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

... of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale ... Job Summary: PsiQuantum is seeking a Cryostat Equipment Engineer to lead the installation ...

Team Fishel

Aerial Telecom Lineworker

South Hill, VA · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Since 1936, we've been the Best Choice in utility engineering and construction. Safety is our top ... Install and maintain telecom equipment * Install and maintain any underground distribution systems

Team Fishel

Aerial Telecom Lineworker

Richmond, VA · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Since 1936, we've been the Best Choice in utility engineering and construction. Safety is our top ... Install and maintain telecom equipment * Install and maintain any underground distribution systems

Nokia

Principle Equipment Engineer

San Jose, CA

In an increasingly connected world, the pandemic has highlighted just how essential telecom ... Will partner with other equipment/process engineers and operations staff to maintain uptime at key ...

CPG Beyond, Inc.

Sr Telecom Designer

$98K - $148K/yr

... telecom equipment design layout, maintenance and operations, and long-range planning and ... of engineering code requirements; • Leads designers and other technical personnel in the ...

Aep

Telecom Engineer Senior/Principal

Gahanna, OH

$98K - $135K/yr

This position will be supporting/engineering for Transmission, Distribution and Generation ... Exhibit understanding for pertinent telecom equipment, materials, systems and business processes.

Judge Group, Inc.

ENGINEER-EQUIPMENT - II

Irvine, CA · On-site

$60 - $70/hr

Our client is currently seeking a ENGINEER-EQUIPMENT - II Equipment Engineer position in Irvine CA ... telecom. * Experience managing large-scale, cross-functional projects. * Proficiency in vendor ...

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Equipment Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA • On-site

Nokia
Media and Telecom • 10K+ employees
Learn more about Nokiaexternal

$120K - $171K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

Nokia rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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.
Responsibilities
  • Tool ownership and improvement related to tool uptime (MTBF/MTTR) and quality. Will partner with other equipment/process engineers and operations staff to maintain uptime at key functional areas and identifying human-machine interface issues and providing solutions
  • Expected to identify significant contributors to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, vacuum, RF or hydraulic system stability, and provide solutions which improve uptime or performance of wet etch and plasma tools. Experience wet etch process tools a must
  • Expected to create written operational procedures and mentor/train operators, chemical technicians and maintenance technicians
  • Responsibilities include tool installs partnership with facilities/vendors, preventive maintenance, and repair of wafer fabrication equipment, including plasma etchers, metal deposition tools
  • Create troubleshooting guides specifically for repeated root cause diseases
  • Routine review all equipment check-sheets to assure accuracy to meet ISO TL9K & 14001 audit requirements
  • Responsible for sustaining and improving tool uptime in a 24x7 manufacturing/development facility. Occasionally required to work on off-shifts and on weekends for tool installs, sustaining, troubleshooting and training
  • Help to establish min/max parts estimates and adjusts inventory requirements based on manufacturing demand
  • Desired skills include understanding of statistical process control, Microsoft Office, and the ability to read electrical schematics, blueprints, etc.
  • Implements desirable modifications in procedures, methods and processes within the area or responsibility. Estimates requirements and take action accordingly
  • Must be fully involved with equipment installs, qualification-base line and deinstallation as needed
  • Write Preventive maintenance procedures and OCAP as needed
  • Publishes weekly progress reports
  • Performs job functions at high level with practically no supervision
  • Strong hands on experience with AMAT P5000 and other plasma tools
  • Familiarity with safety procedures and working with hazardous materials is required (LOTO, high voltage, acids, solvents, PPE, MSDS, etc. History of overnight coverage as needed preferred)
  • Publish Daily Power Point Equipment Updates during the daily manufacturing meetings as needed
  • Some familiarity in wet processing tools, photoresist coater & developer tracks, and metrology a plus
  • Must be safety oriented, follow all safety guidelines and all cleanroom procedures

Qualifications
  • Minimum AA/DeVry Degree or equivalent working experience. MS or BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or a related field with a hands-on focus upon equipment a plus
  • Experience: Minimum of 7 Years in manufacturing environment and hands on experience as an equipment engineer
  • Area of expertise must include: vacuum systems, RF, mechanical design, electrical troubleshooting, data collection and manipulation, visual basic programming or equivalent
  • Must be able to lift 50lbs.
  • Strong hands-on experience with AMAT P5000 and other plasma tools
  • Justifying upgrades inside areas/chambers that come in contact with the wafer

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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