Cisco · 2 days ago
Photonic Packaging Engineer
Carlsbad, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$134K/yr - $195K/yr
7+ years expCisco is revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era. As a Photonic Packaging Engineer, you will develop and support the next generation packaging platform for Cisco's Silicon Photonics Integrated Circuits and chipsets, collaborating with teams to ensure successful product deployment and continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.
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Responsibilities
Provide engineering support for Cisco’s internally developed photonic assembly packaging tools
Gather and analyze data from Cisco’s automated packaging tools/processes to shape new projects targeting improvement in novel subassemblies used in Cisco-designed high-volume manufacturing platforms
Recommend and implement test/assembly/process improvements, including cycle time reduction and automation of system to minimize required operator time and intervention
Design, build, and test prototypes of critical, complex electromechanical assemblies to be used in automated manufacturing/test tools
Follow new tools, processes, and components from development to production to ensure successful integration of new platform technologies
Apply analytics and AI/ML to stimulate edge cases, optimize strategies, improve coverage, usability, debug capabilities and problem detection using structured problem-solving methodologies
Partner with hardware, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure multi-functional alignment and successful transition to manufacturing
Develop and execute project plans with predictability, quality and velocity
Collaborate and travel to assure successful product deployment across a global environment
Mentor and develop high-performing teams, emphasizing continuous learning in diagnostics, data engineering, advanced analytics, and effective use of AI-assisted development tools
Qualification
Required
Bachelors + 7 years of related experience, or Masters + 4 years of related experience, or PhD + 1 year of related experience
Hardware/process automation experience
Preferred
Experience in hardware/software automation of photonics assembly/test
Experience with machine vision in an automation environment
Data analysis (SQL/JMP) in a semiconductor production environment
Software development using C# on .NET
Knowledge of photonics, fiber optics and semiconductor lasers
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
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