Cisco · 1 month ago
Wafer Fab Product Engineer (Hybrid)
Holmdel, New Jersey, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$136K/yr - $193K/yr
3+ years expCisco is a leading technology company focused on innovating solutions that connect and protect organizations. The Wafer Fab Product Engineer will be a key member of the Optics Operations Engineering team, responsible for supporting the next generation product portfolio and collaborating with global teams to enhance product quality and performance.
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Responsibilities
Establishing manufacturing metrics that drive continuous improvements in equipment performance and processes to meet RF device and silicon photonics wafer product specifications
Performing statistical analysis of manufacturing data ensures that design, test, and processes meet the required quality standards
Preparation and presentation of information to operations and engineering team leaders are also key aspects of the role
Detailed yield analysis is performed to confirm that product performance, reliability, and manufacturability are aligned with RF device and silicon photonics wafer product specifications
Collaboration with Operations and Design Engineering teams supports RF device and silicon photonics wafer activities throughout the product lifecycle
Driving the characterization of NPI and sustaining product yields, including benchmark correlation, helps to meet or exceed product cost and equipment capacity targets
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Optical Engineering or equivalent educational background
3+ years of hands-on experience working with opto-electrical (silicon photonics) wafer fabrication design in high-speed optical transceiver products
Proven track record of transitioning products from NPI to High volume production through a Contract Manufacture partner
Experience with complex data analytics using Python, JMP, R, Minitab, etc
Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM) during product development
Experience with product development tasks: Bill of Materials, opto-mechanical assembly, change management
Preferred
Knowledge with CMOS and BiCMOS fabrication process and testing
Experience in engaging with semiconductor foundries
Knowledge with optical coupling alignment of opto-electrical products using lasers, lenses, Fiber Array Unit (FAU), etc
Experience with wafer processes involving foundries and contractor manufacturers, including but not limited to, etching, lithography, deposition, grinding, and dicing
Self-motivated, action focused, and results oriented
Excellent communication skills and ability to summarize & articulate engineering findings
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
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
Flexible vacation time off program
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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