# Nokia expands semiconductor advanced test and packaging in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Nokia announced a major expansion of its advanced test and packaging operations in Allentown, Pennsylvania, nearly doubling its workforce to over 500 jobs and increasing production capacity by up to 10 times. New capacity is expected by the end of Q3 2026.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-06-16
- Where: Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
- Jobs: 250
- Starts operating: Q3 2026
- Status: announced
- Capacity: up to 10 times current production capacity
- Products: photonic chips, optical modules, optical networking technologies
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Nokia](https://endata.com/companies/18565.md)

## Sources

- [nokia.com](https://www.nokia.com/newsroom/nokia-announces-major-expansion-of-us-semiconductor-advanced-test-and-packaging-in-pennsylvania-to-bolster-ai-growth/), 2026-06-16: "The AI supercycle is fundamentally reshaping network and infrastructure requirements in the U.S. and globally."

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