Digital HW Engineer 4
Nokia · Posted Oct 8
Mobile and fixed network infrastructure, IP routing, cloud, and telecommunications technology services
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About the role
Nokia's Applied R&D (AR) organization conducts target-oriented research and multi-discipline design, development, and implementation of hardware, software, and systems, including maintenance support, with a focus on detailed, complex engineering work that incrementally improves products and processes. The role sits with Nokia Optics products and their field reliability. This position investigates hardware failures returned from the field, performs root cause analyses, and partners with reliability, quality, supplier, and HW design teams to define corrective and preventive actions and feed lessons learned into new designs.
What you will do
- Investigate hardware failures on Nokia Optics products returned from the field by conducting root cause analyses and establishing corrective and preventive actions.
- Collaborate with problem escalation teams to analyze hardware issues reported from the field.
- Use sophisticated AI tools to find patterns and correlations.
- Partner with customer quality teams to collect and analyze data on field failures.
- Work closely with the Nokia Reliability team to perform in-depth analyses of root causes, including chemical-related issues (e.g., corrosion), and assist in assessing field risks.
- Engage with Nokia component suppliers to investigate failures and identify root causes, as well as define corrective and preventive actions.
- Conduct horizontal analyses to determine if similar failures exist in other Nokia Optics products.
- Collaborate with HW design teams to incorporate lessons learned from field issues into new designs, improving product reliability.
- Provide clear and concise updates to internal stakeholders and management.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong knowledge of optical communication products and standard optical testing strategies.
- Proficiency in circuit design and troubleshooting.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to provide clear updates to management and explain complex technical issues to non-technical audiences.
- A proactive problem-solving mindset, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple challenges simultaneously.
- Initiative to collaborate with colleagues across teams around the world to access specialized expertise when needed.
- A strong sense of urgency and commitment to resolving problems quickly and effectively.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Nokia
Nokia Corporation is a multinational telecommunications, information technology, and network equipment provider that delivers critical infrastructure solutions across mobile, fixed, and cloud networks. Known for its historical roots and ongoing global presence in connectivity, the company enables advanced network automation, AI-optimized data center infrastructure, and 5G/6G technology for communications service providers and enterprises worldwide.
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Company size
- 78005 employees
- Founded
- 1865-05-12
- Location
- Espoo, Finland
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology and AI Officer
President of Network Infrastructure
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