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# Staff PIC Test Development Engineer

- **Company:** Nokia
- **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $139,284.0 - $258,670.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, MATLAB, Visual Basic .NET (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Software Systems, Statistical Process Control (SPC), SQL Databases, JMP (Statistical Software), PIC Microcontroller, Hardware Testing, Database Tools and Utilities
- **Published:** June 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/17128837/Staff-Pic-Test-Development-Engineer-California-Sunnyvale

## About the Role

* Hands-on experience with semiconductor electrical and optical characterization techniques (e.g. diode characterization, laser threshold, spectral measurements, optical power measurements)
 * Programming experience in Matlab, C, C++, Python, LabVIEW, VB.net or similar for automation of instrument control and data acquisition
 * Software development skills and strong drive for test automation and data analysis
 * Ability to build, maintain and troubleshoot complex test hardware and software in a cross-functional environment
 * Experience with a production level test environment (including Gage RR, SPC, tool qualification) is a plus.
 * Experience with database tools like JMP, SQL is a plus.
 * Attention to detail and willingness to produce detailed documentation
 * Ability to work within a team environment, clearly and concise communication inside and outside the Test team, PhD. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years of applicable graduate-level and/or industrial experience in optical communications or photonics, or Master's degree with 3+ years of applicable industry experience.
Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

## Description

* Design test plans and algorithms of PIC/subassembly performance validation tests
 * Develop, implement, and document test hardware and software solutions supporting new device characterization
 * Development of fully automated production level test solutions, including motion/vision control HW and SW
 * Extensive test station qualification work, including Gage RR and statistical process control (SPC)
 * Thorough documentation of all test solutions and communication to other teams
 * Tracking of schedules and milestones for test development projects


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