Optical CM Support Engineer - Operations Engineering Team
Nokia · Posted Oct 12
Mobile and fixed network infrastructure, IP routing, cloud, and telecommunications technology services
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About the role
The Operations Engineering team at Nokia develops, qualifies, and sustains advanced optical assembly processes used in high-speed optical transceivers, photonic integrated circuit (PIC) modules, optical engines, and communication systems. The role spans the entire product lifecycle, from New Product Introduction (NPI) through high-volume manufacturing, with a focus on process optimization, yield improvement, and root cause analysis. This Optical CM Support Engineer position supports fiber preparation, fusion splicing, fiber routing, optical connector and receptacle integration, active optical alignment, and optical packaging for photonic assembly.
What you will do
- You will be responsible for developing, qualifying, and sustaining advanced optical assembly processes used in high-speed optical transceivers, photonic integrated circuit (PIC) modules, optical engines, and communication systems.
- You will work across the entire product lifecycle, from New Product Introduction (NPI) through high-volume manufacturing, driving process optimization, yield improvement, and root cause analysis.
- In this role, you will support critical optical assembly technologies including fiber preparation, fusion splicing, fiber routing, optical connector and receptacle integration, active optical alignment, optical packaging, and photonic assembly processes.
- You will leverage optical measurement systems, microscopy, cross-sectional analysis, and reliability testing to ensure robust manufacturing processes and exceptional optical performance.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Strong background in optical manufacturing processes and fiber optic assembly technologies.
- Hands-on experience with fusion splicing equipment, process development, optimization, and qualification.
- Expertise in fiber preparation (stripping, cleaving, cleaning, recoating) and best practices
- Experience with fiber routing design, management, bend-radius control, and optical packaging integration.
- Familiarity with optical connectors, receptacles, ferrules, adapters, and cable assemblies for high-performance products.
- Knowledge of optical module assembly and alignment processes, including active and passive methodologies.
- Experience with optical measurement and characterization techniques (IL, RL, power, wavelength verification).
- Ability to perform root cause analysis using optical microscopy, connector inspection, and failure analysis.
- Familiarity with manufacturing process control, SPC, DOE, PFMEA, and structured problem-solving.
- Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and transitioning products to high-volume manufacturing.
- BS, MS, or PhD in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Familiarity with industry standards and test methodologies for optical communications and fiber optic assemblies.
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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