Cisco · 6 days ago
Sr Hardware Test and 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 Hardware Test & Packaging Engineer, you will develop and support the next generation component and packaging platform for Cisco's Silicon Photonics Integrated Circuits, focusing on improving high-volume automated assembly and test processes.
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Responsibilities
Work as part of platform team that develops tools and components for high-volume manufacturing to support, debug and improve tools and processes
Analyze data from Cisco’s automated packaging tools/processes to shape new projects targeting improvements in Cisco-designed high-volume manufacturing platforms
Recommend and implement test/assembly/process improvements, including cycle time reduction, and identify improvements required to maximize systems throughput and quality
Design, build, and test prototypes of complex electromechanical assemblies to be used in automated manufacturing tools
Follow new tools, processes and components from development to production to ensure successful integration of new platform technologies
Devise and perform complex tests needed during FA as part of development and continuous improvement
Apply data analytics leveraging AI/ML for proactive problem detection and resolution
Ensure high standards of reliability, quality, and efficiency in all diagnostic work
Partner with hardware, software, manufacturing, and product engineering teams to ensure alignment and successful program delivery
Develop and execute project plans with predictability, quality and velocity
Collaborate and travel to assure successful product deployment across a global environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelors + 7 years of related experience, or Masters + 4 years of related experience, or PhD + 1 year of related experience
Experience with photonic test or photonic assembly in a manufacturing environment
Ability to travel internationally to support projects/internal customers in theater
Preferred
Experience in hardware/software automation of photonics assembly/test
Data analysis (SQL/JMP) in a semiconductor production environment
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, 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
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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