Our Business Group is a leader in wireless mobility networks and associated services, with more than 3,500 patent families essential for 5G, a strong 5G portfolio, and a front‑runner position in open and virtualized radio access networks (O-RAN and vRAN).
MN RF Verification is seeking a technical leader to drive reliability testing and qualification of cellular base stations, supporting the design and development of these systems by testing their long-term reliability. In this role, you will partner closely with R&D during new product development and continue to support products throughout their lifecycle, with a primary focus on unit- and module-level hardware reliability verification.
- Reliability program planning and reliability test planning for all US based programs
- Creating reliability prediction analysis and reports using PTC Windchill with Telcordia standard
- Participate in the global reliability guild as the reliability representative for the US
- Conduct reliability risk anaylsis and early reliability assessments using DFMEA, Sherlock thermal modelling etc. Integral part of the Feasibility Analysis phases for new products
- Key contact person in the US for reliability issues, including customer cases
- Working closely with Global reliability teams on reliability testing processes and innovation.
- Lessons learned and feedback from escaped defects and feeding back into the reliability and design process for improvement
- Work closely with the PD design teams on all reliability matters and participate in root cause failure analysis and failure analysis.
- Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Telecommunications
- 5-10 years’ experience as a Reliability Engineer in electronic design, preferably telecommunications, including planning and execution
- 5-10 years experience in reliability predictions and reliability modelling, preferably using PTC Windchill and Telcordia
- Experience in reliability testing techniques and methods, with proven experience in running reliability test programs and planning
- Experience with using Fault Management Tools, root cause failure analysis and corrective action
- Experience in test equipment operation, including Spectrum Analysers, Signal Generators etc
- experience tracking/reporting metrics and gathering and analyzing data from various sources and producing test reports.
- Experience working in a cross functional team/matrixed environment
You have:
- Fluent in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Office
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Technical leadership and reliability management experience
- Should be a good planner and organizer
It would be nice if you also had:
-Programming ability in python, or similar for testing, data acquisition, and analysis.
- 4G/5G Test Experience
Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
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- Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
- Health and dental benefits
- Short-term disability, and long-term disability
- Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
- Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
- Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Assistance Plan
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program
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