Principal Engineer – Wafer Fabrication

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Senior level
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The Role
Lead photolithography process engineering and team for wafer fabrication. Responsibilities include optimizing processes, troubleshooting, and collaborating on tech development.
Summary Generated by Built In

Team leadership for photolithography process engineering.  Focus areas include process sustaining for the 24x7 operation, development, qualification, and release of improved photo-lithography processes on both existing and new technology generations.

Support the execution of a steep wafer volume and yield roadmap in the existing manufacturing wafer fab (Fab1).

Team leadership related to process qualification and implementation in a new fab focusing on larger wafer sizes (Fab2).

Participate in various cross functional teams as a technical content expert.
 

Responsibilities
  • Optimize coat, exposure and develop processes related to Indium Phosphide (InP) based Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) wafer fabrication.  Develop and implement processes with improved process capability in both Fab1 and Fab2.

    • Develop and deploy control plans to keep photo-lithography processes operating within performance parameters.  

      • Troubleshoot photo-lithography process problems and drive details of improvement project execution to enable a smooth flow of production and development wafers.

      • Execute process development and lithography roadmap activities needed for future PIC technology.

      • Participate in various cross functional teams consisting of equipment, process, and integration engineers to improve process capability, wafer yields, simplify procedures and processes, and release new tools and processes with improved capacity and capability.

      • Maximize the opportunity to adopt semiconductor industry best practices for Fab2 including automation of wafer and reticle handling and releasing more modern manufacturing tools for PIC wafers with variable topography.

      • Lead team members partnering with the PIC R&D team to enable the development and qualification of new processes required to deliver next generation high-performance multi-Tb PICs.

Qualifications
  • JMP, DOE, SPC

    • Working knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes, and specific expertise in photo-lithography.  

      • Strong 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:  BS with 5 years’ experience, or MS with 3 years’ experience. 

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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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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.

Skills Required

  • BS with 5 years' experience, or MS with 3 years' experience
  • Working knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes and specific expertise in photo-lithography
  • Experience with semiconductor process development, sustaining, new process introduction, and ramp to volume
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Experience supporting a 24x7 fab operations team, writing and training fab procedures, root cause analysis, and problem resolution

Nokia Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nokia and has not been reviewed or approved by Nokia.

  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity programs include a global employee share purchase plan with company matching and multi‑year share awards. These mechanisms broaden participation and tie rewards to long‑term outcomes.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage includes major medical plans with supplementary options such as vision, legal services, and care navigation. The range of offerings indicates comprehensive support for medical needs.
  • Parental & Family Support A global policy grants paid leave for new parents regardless of gender and provides structured return‑to‑work support. Company‑paid life insurance further strengthens family protection across regions.

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