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Cisco · 1 month ago

Component Engineering Leader for Interconnect Commodity (HYBRID) 2000901

RTP, North Carolina, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$191K/yr - $281K/yr

10+ years exp

Cisco is driving breakthroughs that transform how we live, connect, and collaborate. The Sr. Component Engineering Manager will lead a globally distributed team to resolve complex issues within the interconnect commodity and ensure high-quality solutions for electronic systems.

Communications InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSoftware

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead an experienced, globally distributed team to resolve complex, multidisciplinary issues within the interconnect commodity

Guide projects from concept through production

Drive the selection, integration, and qualification of critical interconnect components

Ensure robust, reliable, and high-quality solutions for connectivity pathway challenges in electronic systems

Engage regularly with three main stakeholder groups to drive success

Influence system architecture roadmaps in collaboration with Cisco Business Units

Balance performance, quality, time to market, and cost

Participate in high-level design discussions and support for failure analysis during development and production

Manage supplier development programs and assess supplier performance and component reliability

Evaluate supplier capabilities to enable new technologies

Maintain strong vendor relationships across the product lifecycle

Collaborate with extended supply chain functions to ensure seamless manufacturing operations and foster ongoing innovation

Communicate complex technical matters across all leadership levels

Champion continuous improvement and operational excellence

Qualification

Component EngineeringSupplier ManagementProduct DesignFailure AnalysisHigh-speed Interconnect TechnologiesMechanical System DesignRisk AssessmentLeadershipCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Required

BSME or equivalent engineering degree

10+ years of hands-on industry experience combining technical engineering, industry knowledge, and leadership, including managing and developing technical teams

Experience engaging and managing suppliers, evaluating product and supplier capabilities, ensuring standards adherence, and driving quality control

Expertise in product design, reliability standards, verification testing, and failure analysis methodologies, including root cause analysis and risk mitigation

Experience with high-speed interconnect technologies supporting network/telecom industries

Experience effectively collaborating with senior stakeholders to identify business needs and achieve strategic objectives

Preferred

Background in mechanical system design of networking equipment, including interconnect selection

Familiarity with 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, DOE, and risk assessment

Experience with high-speed Twinax cable and related applications is a plus!

People leadership experience, mentoring both seasoned professionals and early-career engineers

Fundamentals of various PCB attach technologies

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 and each January 1st thereafter

Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next

Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

Annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies

Performance-based incentive pay

Company

Cisco

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Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.

Founded in 1984

San Jose, California, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.cisco.com

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