Cisco · 4 hours ago
Senior Technical Lead, Hardware Engineering Failure Analysis
Milpitas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$191K/yr - $281K/yr
15+ years expCisco is a leading technology company focused on revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations. They are seeking a Senior Technical Lead in Hardware Engineering Failure Analysis to lead complex investigations on networking hardware, perform root cause analysis, and prepare technical reports detailing findings and recommendations for product quality improvement.
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Responsibilities
Lead complex failure analysis investigations on networking switches and router hardware
Perform in-depth root cause analysis, and determination of contributing factors and corrective actions for improvement of field product quality
Work with cross-functional domain leads and technical and operational teams
Perform and guide fault reproduction, troubleshooting, system characterization, and root cause analysis of product issues
Ensure efficient defect tracking and resolution
Prepare comprehensive technical reports for customers and Cisco leadership detailing findings from product failure investigations, and recommended corrective and preventative actions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering or related degree
15+ years of experience in hardware board circuit and system design, troubleshooting, and failure analysis
Experience with high-speed signals and transmission technologies
Experience with electrical diagnostics and measurement equipment - oscilloscopes, digital multimeter, Logic Analyzers, Signal or Traffic generators etc
Preferred
Experience with CPUs/embedded CPUs, FPGAs/PLDs and good understanding of control interfaces such as PCIe, MDIO, SPI, I2C
Experience with MS Excel and data collection / analysis
Familiarity with Python, PERL or similar scripting and execution languages
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
Company
Cisco
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.
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Leadership Team
Chuck Robbins
Chair and CEO
Carl Solder
Chief Technology Officer - Cisco System Australia/New Zealand
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