RD Optics Manufacturing Test Engineering Manager

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The Role
Leads a new optical manufacturing test engineering team in Bangalore. Develops automated manufacturing test strategies and solutions, analyzes hardware designs for test coverage, supports factories with tester and product failure analysis, and coordinates technical interfaces across R&D, supply chain, and manufacturing partners. The role also includes team leadership, project tracking, asset and order management, audits, manufacturing data analysis, and international collaboration.
Summary Generated by Built In

Join our international test development team at Nokia, embedded within a global Optical Research and Development organization. In this dynamic role, you will develop automated manufacturing test solutions and provide critical technical support to our manufacturing partners, directly contributing to Nokia's mission of advancing optical data transmission. You'll have the unique opportunity to influence the future of technology, tackling major challenges while collaborating with experts across the globe.

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Responsibilities
  • Create and lead a new manufacturing test engineering team in Nokia Optics R&D Bangalore
  • Analyze the RD HW designs for in-circuit test and boundary scan coverage.
  • Define test strategy, design and deploy cost-effective, automated test solutions for manufacturing.
  • Hand-over the test solutions to the Nokia Supply Chain Test Engineering team and the factories.
  • Support the factories and the Nokia Supply Chain Test Engineering with tester and product failure analysis.
  • Technical interface between R&D labs, manufacturing partners and Nokia Supply Chain.
  • Support administrative tasks such as asset management, order management, formal audits.
  • 10+ years of HW design or manufacturing test automation experience.
  • Experience with any of NI Test Stand, Visual Basic, Phyton, TCL.

  • Leadership experience and setting aggressive goals.
  • Knowledge in optical technologies and assemblies.
  • Knowledge in debug, root cause analysis and manufacturing data analysis.
  • Hands-on experience with optical measurement instruments.
  • Good understanding of Supply Chain processes.






Qualifications
  • A BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical experience.
  • Strong experience in Electronic Hardware or Manufacturing Test Solution development or both.
  • Strong experience working cross-location and cross-country.
  • Autonomously managing and tracking your team’s projects.
  • Availability for international travel.
  • Fluent English in writing and speaking.
     
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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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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 India:

  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work–life balance
  • Health and well-being support – medical insurance for you and your family, health check-ups, life and accident insurance, well-being programs, and employee resource groups 
  • A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibility
  • Personal Support Service 24/7 – a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
  • Career growth & mobility – technical career paths, job rotations, international assignments, and relocation support
  • Continuous learning – technical certifications, mentoring programs, coaching, and digital learning platforms
  • Opportunities to innovate and contribute through Nokia’s research and development environment
  • Recognition programs that celebrate outstanding contributions
  • Workplace support – ergonomic working support and mobile device programs based on eligibility

Skills Required

  • 10+ years of hardware design or manufacturing test automation experience
  • Experience with NI TestStand, Visual Basic, Python, or TCL
  • Leadership experience and ability to set aggressive goals
  • Knowledge of optical technologies and assemblies
  • Experience with debugging, root cause analysis, and manufacturing data analysis
  • Hands-on experience with optical measurement instruments
  • Understanding of supply chain processes
  • BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical experience
  • Strong electronic hardware or manufacturing test solution development experience
  • Experience working across locations and countries
  • Ability to autonomously manage and track team projects
  • Availability for international travel
  • Fluent written and spoken English

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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