Cisco · 4 days ago
Component Engineering Technical Leader - Semiconductor Devices
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$169K/yr - $241K/yr
5+ years expCisco is seeking a driven and experienced technical expert in semiconductor components and their applications in high-speed systems. The role involves conducting component selection, testing, and qualification, leading failure analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive risk mitigation.
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Responsibilities
Conduct semiconductor component selection, testing, and qualification to meet product specifications
Lead investigations and end-to-end failure analysis for component and system issues, working with vendors to define, implement, and verify corrective and preventive actions (8D, RCCA, etc.)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on component selection, risk assessment, design reviews, and proactively drive risk mitigation
Analyze and influence vendor technology roadmaps in support of Cisco product development requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields
5+ years of experience in the semiconductor/networking/server/computer/embedded industry
Preferred
8+ years of experience in the semiconductor/networking/server/computer/embedded industry
Experience with semiconductor components including ASICs, XPUs, FPGAs, PHYs, SerDes retimers
Strong understanding of semiconductor design, fabrication, characterization, qualification, testing, quality, reliability, failure analysis
Experience collaborating with stakeholders including hardware and software engineering, operations and manufacturing
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive technical initiatives
Experience with high-speed design and hardware designs with x86 or ARM CPUs
Knowledge of semiconductor device reliability testing methods, such as HTOL, ELFR, LU and ESD
Experience in investigating component failures across NPI, mass production, and field returns, with knowledge of sophisticated FA techniques
Understanding of control interfaces such as PCIe, MDIO, SPI, I2C
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
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
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
Performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary
Company
Cisco
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