Cisco · 1 week ago
Hardware Engineer II (Co-op) - United States
Triangle, NC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$44K/yr - $185K/yr
2+ years expCisco is a leading technology company revolutionizing data and infrastructure connectivity. They are seeking a Hardware Engineer II (Co-op) to contribute to product development from circuit design to manufacturing, focusing on various hardware engineering tasks including ASIC design, validation, and testing.
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Responsibilities
Impact The Product Development From The Lowest Levels Of Circuit Design To Large System Design And See Your Contribution All The Way Through To High Volume Manufacturing
Creative Hardware Engineering Positions Are Available In
ASIC Design and Verification
System/Board Design
Circuit Board Layout
Hardware Automation
Validation and Test
Signal Integrity
Power Design
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program with 2 years of relevant experience or currently enrolled in a graduate degree program with 0 years of relevant experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Proficient understanding of hardware engineering principles and experience with hardware design tools and software (e.g., CAD tools, simulation software, PCB design, etc.)
Familiarity with hardware testing, debugging techniques, and standard lab equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters)
Basic programming or scripting knowledge (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C/C++) for automation, data analysis, or hardware interface tasks
Understanding of digital and analog circuit design concepts
Able to commit to a 6-month co-op program
Preferred
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Ability to work collaboratively across business groups and fields
Exposure to hardware security concepts and design for reliability or manufacturability
Familiarity with high-speed signal integrity, power electronics, or embedded system design
Knowledge of FPGA/ASIC design flow and basic understanding of VHDL/Verilog is a plus
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
Flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use
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.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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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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