Optical test and automation engineer

Optical test and automation engineer

Italy

(Hybrid)

As an optical test and automation engineer you will contribute to the development of coherent pluggable modules to further enrich Optical Networks portfolio https://www.nokia.com/optical-networks/ You will take responsibility for the early phase optical testing of the module, involved from design through validation and production deployment. As a member of our pluggable design team, you’ll be working alongside other experienced and multidisciplinary teams with strong records of delivering innovative products contributing in the supply chain for the increasing AI deployments worldwide and telco providers. The optical test and automation engineer will be responsible for the definition and implementation of automated test used in early bring-up phases and in production. This requires interfacing with Optical Engineers, FW Engineers, HW Engineers and manufacturers to ensure test coverage of the main subsystems of the modules and adhesion to requirements. This also involves ownership of technical documentation; test reporting and the ability to interact with different stakeholders across various time zones.

Your responsibilities

• Requirement analysis and feasibility studies
• Design and maintenance of automated test routines
• Documentation ownership for test and automation procedures
• Samples and unit test/qualification and reporting

Your skills and experience

• Must have Education: MS in Electronic/Optical/Photonic/SW Engineering Experience with Python, especially in test and automation environments Knowledge of Lab instrumentation used in electro-optical testing Fluency in English interest to work in a multinational company environment Availability to travel across Europe and Far East Asia when needed

It would be nice if you had

• Knowledge of electronics and photonics basic concepts
• Previous experience in Telecom equipment testing

More information

Some of our 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

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Job Info

Job Category Applied R&D

Posting Date 10/05/2026

Degree Level Master’s degree

Job Schedule Full time

Job Type Experienced

Job Identification 40485

Will NSA/CAPS approval be required? (E.g., accessing a US Customer Network?) No

Role Type Individual contributor

Salary Range Salary range for Italy: 41,937 EUR - 77,884 EUR *Incentive range:12.5% *National Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Telecommunications Sector” (CCNL Telecomunicazioni).

Experience level Experienced

Locations

Via Energy Park, 14, 32, 34, Vimercate, 20871, IT

(Hybrid)

Regular or Temporary Regular