Nokia is searching for a qualified candidate to work as a Product Engineer focused on the introduction of next-generation coherent optical pluggable modules. Working in a vertically integrated organization, there will be opportunity to help products achieve industry leading performance through engineering optimization end-to-end. This candidate hired to this position will help drive engineering optimization and yield improvements for the 800G pluggable line as it ramps to volume production, while also supporting new product development and introduction. The position provides a rich learning environment that is highly cross-functional with hardware design, test, firmware, reliability, and manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate has a background in optical engineering and coherent communications systems, enjoys data analysis and developing automation solutions, and can ramp up quickly in a multi-disciplinary environment. The position is based in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
• Review customer-facing spec proposals for Nokia’s coherent optical modules, identifying yield concerns and proposing resolutions. Understand how these requirements filter back to specs on the key components including the photonic integrated circuit (PIC) and high-speed driver/TIA.
• Perform statistical data analysis on large data sets to characterize and improve product capability
• Identify opportunities for automation of analyses and general work-flow tasks
• Maintain product engineering infrastructure (such as customer-facing specs) and ensure traceability to the manufacturing line.
• Drive improvements in product quality during pilot ramp and identify opportunities to increase product volumes and/or reduce cost.
• M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering (electronics, electro-optics, communications), Materials Science, Photonics, or Physics (optics, semiconductors)
• Experience with coherent optical system test and measurement methods and debug is desirable.
• Aptitude to work with a large body of data, perform statistical analysis, and comfortable presenting data and proposals to technical audiences
• Team oriented with ability to work cross-functionally
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Skills Required
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Photonics, Physics, or related field
- Experience with coherent optical system test and measurement methods and debug
- Ability to analyze large datasets and perform statistical analysis
- Experience or interest in developing automation solutions for analyses and workflows
- Team oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills
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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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