Cisco · 1 day ago
Hardware Engineering Technical Leader
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$169K/yr - $241K/yr
8+ years expCisco is a leading technology company focused on revolutionizing data and infrastructure connectivity. They are seeking a Hardware Engineering Technical Leader to develop high-speed interconnect designs and lead cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and performance throughout the product lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Leverage design expertise to develop sophisticated interconnect architectures that optimize signal integrity, reliability, and overall system performance that comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements
Collaborate with suppliers to predict and validate the behavior of interconnects, addressing potential issues from concept through NPI phases
Lead cross-functional teams, manage vendor relationships, and communicate complex ideas effectively, driving continuous improvement and excellence throughout the product lifecycle
Qualification
Required
BSME/BSEE or equivalent with 8+ years experience bringing new products to market
Experience working with high-speed interconnect technologies at the application and component level including fundamentals of associated PCB attach technologies
Demonstrated effectiveness leading teams of both internal and external stakeholders to address and resolve performance and quality issues within large complex programs
Proficient in mechanical design principles, including tolerance analysis, fabrication methods, materials, validation testing, and familiarity with SI principles
Track record of effective collaboration with senior-level stakeholders to identify business needs and opportunities, and achieve strategic objectives
Preferred
Experience with mechanical system design of networking equipment
Experienced in managing supplier relationships and implementing rigorous quality control measures to ensure product standards and reliability are consistently met
Familiarity with key areas of the interconnect commodity space including Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Signal Integrity, Test, Failure Analysis, and PCB/PCBA fabrication and assembly techniques
Competency in SPC, FMEA, 8D/Corrective Action, Cause and Effect Analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), and risk assessment
Experience with high speed Twinax cable and associated applications is a plus
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
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.
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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