Cisco · 1 day ago
Hardware Engineering Technical Leader (Hybrid)
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$169K/yr - $241K/yr
10+ years expCisco is a leading technology company focused on revolutionizing data and infrastructure connections. They are seeking a Hardware Engineering Technical Leader to collaborate with teams and partners to develop next-generation PCB solutions while ensuring high standards are met.
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Responsibilities
Partner with Cisco development engineers, commodity teams, and suppliers to create innovative PCB solutions
Assess and qualify PCB suppliers
Contribute to the development of PCB commodity strategy
Participate in the supplier selection process
Take part in technical and process audits of suppliers as needed
Lead PCB failure analysis and drive containment, corrective actions, and risk assessment
Work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve complex technical issues
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the organization
Effectively communicate complex technical concepts and solution
Qualification
Required
Engineering/Chemistry/Material degree or equivalent, plus 10+ years PCB manufacturing experience
Solid understanding and direct experience in PCB design specifications and requirements, qualification, manufacturing fabrication and test, coupled with familiarity of materials (laminates and resins) and reliability knowledge and experience
Competency in failure analysis techniques such as FMEA, 8D/Corrective Action, Fishbone IFD, Cause and Effect Analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), and risk assessment
Experienced in managing supplier relationships and implementing corrective actions and rigorous quality control measures to ensure product standards and reliability are consistently met
Preferred
Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills along with customer focus, decision-making, influencing and ability to meet deadlines
Familiarity with key areas of the interconnect design including Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Signal Integrity
Lead multiple technical projects and manage day-to-day work while also focusing on long term goals
Focused on teamwork and collaboration, participating in and leading cross organizational projects
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, 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 (subject to availability and some business limitations)
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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unknown1990-02-13IPO
Leadership Team
Chuck Robbins
Chair and CEO
Carl Solder
Chief Technology Officer - Cisco System Australia/New Zealand
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