The Principal Process Development Engineer is responsible for developing new and/or expanding current assembly process platforms and transferring them to manufacturing. He or she must be a multitasking team player and able to interface with multiple engineering groups. The person should have hands-on experience with process development and be well versed in mechanical engineering or materials science as well as with automated equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment. He or she should be adept in automated equipment, such as but not limited to, optical device alignment, pick and place, fiber attach, flip chip assembly, thermocompression bonding, flex circuit interconnect technologies such as u-flex, or pick and place machines with adhesive dispensing capability; Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), innovative data reduction, and statistical analysis. Experience working in a clean room environment is a plus. Candidate must be able to precisely document and communicate assembly process details for successful transfer of assigned processes to manufacturing.
Develop, characterize, and qualify manufacturing processes from concept through development and transfer to manufacturing, including specifying and procuring required equipment, process flow, process development/verification, and qualification plan
Design, execute, and analyze experiments through DOE and statistical techniques using statistical tools
- Design tooling and fixturing for assigned processes.
- Set up and conduct process checks and complete process documentation for assigned processes to be successfully transitioned from Development into Manufacturing
- Lead and perform Failure Mode Analysis (FMA) techniques as part of process characterization and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) plans
- Train technicians and oversee equipment calibration and maintenance scheduling
- Develop all required documentation for processes that transfer to manufacturing
- BS degree in Engineering with 6 to 10 years of experience or MS degree in Engineering, 5 Plus years of experience
Demonstrated ability to independently initiate, prioritize, and drive projects to completion
Ability to effectively communicate ideas, concepts, and results to
both highly technical and non-technical co-workers within cross-functional teams
Ability to function independently as well as in a team environment
Hands-on experience with optoelectronic module assembly processes including optical device alignment, free space optics, fiber attach of fiber pig-tails, flex circuit interconnect, vacuum solder chambers, hot bar solder equipment, flip chip processing, pick and place, adhesive dispense and thermal cycling
Proven experience in design and process development functions
Highly motivated, team player adept at working and meeting goals cross-functionally
Experience in high volume manufacturing a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills combined with a high attention to detail
Ability to use CAD tools such as Creo and/or SolidWorks
Working knowledge of mechanical drawings and dimensional tolerances
Understanding of optics is a plus
Ability to maintain a clean and safe working environment
Skills Required
- BS degree in Engineering with 6 to 10 years of experience or MS degree in Engineering with 5+ years experience
- Hands-on experience with optoelectronic module assembly processes including optical device alignment, free space optics, fiber attach, flex circuit interconnect, vacuum solder chambers, hot bar solder equipment, flip chip, pick and place, adhesive dispense and thermal cycling
- Demonstrated ability to independently initiate, prioritize, and drive projects to completion
- Design and execute experiments using Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical techniques
- Lead and perform Failure Mode Analysis (FMA/FMEA) and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)
- Ability to effectively communicate technical and non-technical ideas within cross-functional teams
- Ability to function independently and in a team environment
- Proven experience in design and process development functions
- Ability to use CAD tools such as Creo and/or SolidWorks
- Working knowledge of mechanical drawings and dimensional tolerances
- Experience working in a clean room environment
- Experience in high volume manufacturing
- Understanding of optics
- Ability to train technicians and oversee equipment calibration and maintenance scheduling
- Ability to maintain a clean and safe working environment
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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