
Product Engineer
Nokia
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Penang • Malaysia • Thailand
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Tech Stack
About the role
- Yield & Quality Ownership: Monitor and manage manufacturing KPIs, including first-pass test yields, Out-of-Box Experience (OBE), and warranty failure rates.
- Downtime Mitigation: Lead troubleshooting efforts to resolve production-line issues, minimizing manufacturing downtime and ensuring stable factory output.
- Shipment Fulfillment: Provide daily production support to ensure product shipments meet revenue and delivery targets.
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Conduct deep-dive investigations into manufacturing and quality issues using structured methodologies such as 8D, Six Sigma, or LEAN.
- Failure Analysis: Coordinate failure analysis on defects to identify structural improvements and prevent repeat failures.
- Optical Diagnostics: Execute module-level diagnostics, including alignment checks and sensor accuracy investigations.
- Change Management: Manage Bill of Materials (BOM) and lead Engineering Change Management (ECM/ECN) processes for released products.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives and process optimizations to enhance manufacturing efficiency.
- Technical Bridge: Serve as the primary point of contact between R&D, internal engineering teams, and supplier’s manufacturing/engineering teams.
- Production Audits: Conduct regular technical and process audits at supplier facilities to ensure adherence to manufacturing instructions, quality standards, and safety protocols.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Experience: 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or product engineering, preferably within an optical environment.
- Technical Skills:
- - Proficiency in interpreting optical measurements and understanding fundamental optics (reflection, refraction, imaging).
- - Optical Splicing Expertise: familiarity with fusion splicing requirements, fiber preparation, cleaving techniques, and the use of OTDRs or optical power meters to verify splice quality is preferred.
- Soft Skills:
- - Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to bridge technical gaps between diverse cross functional teams.
- - Strong analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions under pressure
- - Ability to work with minimal supervision, taking initiative to solve problems and drive projects to completion.
Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working schemes
- A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
- Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security
- Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
- Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
- Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
- Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
- A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
manufacturing KPIsfirst-pass test yieldsOut-of-Box Experience (OBE)Root Cause Analysis (RCA)8DSix SigmaLEANoptical measurementsoptical splicingfiber preparation
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsanalytical mindsetdata-driven decision makingproblem solvinginitiativeproject management