Cisco · 4 hours ago
Mechanical Engineering Technical Leader
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$169K/yr - $241K/yr
6+ years expCisco is a leading technology company that focuses on revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technical Leader who will lead junior engineers, provide technical consultation, and oversee complex mechanical engineering projects, ensuring alignment with industry standards and customer requirements.
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Responsibilities
Leads junior engineers and provides technical consultation to complex mechanical engineering projects that span multiple products and or multiple teams with significant resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity
Drives industry standards, designs specifications and defines future technologies for next generation Cisco products
Works with key customers and suppliers to turn the requirements into product features
Provides advanced technical knowledge to engineering teams where needed to support assembly, fabrication and manufacturing of products. Plans for and addresses supply chain management and quality issues as needed
Oversees testing, failure analysis, reliability and verification plans for developed design elements, materials, parts and products
Coordinates with appropriate stakeholders to address issues, including working with suppliers
Oversees design for manufacturing (DFM) and BoM cost avoidance strategy
Oversees the selection and vetting of supplier materials when BoM is submitted
Collaborates with suppliers to ensure sample materials characteristics meet Cisco requirements
Collaborates with T&Q and GSM teams to onboard new suppliers with key technology
Defines the value engineering upfront to recognize future cost savings
Acts as the technical expert in feasibility testing, prototyping and root cause analysis investigations
Sets standards and approach for technical justification analysis reports
Identifies the technology, materials, tools and methodology to give Cisco products a competitive edge
Qualification
Required
Bachelors + 8 years of related experience, or Masters + 6 years of related experience, or PhD + 3 years of related experience
Preferred
Varies based on the team and business needs | Preferred Qualifications are desired education, experience, and skills that are in addition to Minimum Qualifications
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
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
Employees are also eligible to earn 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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Leadership Team
Chuck Robbins
Chair and CEO
Carl Solder
Chief Technology Officer - Cisco System Australia/New Zealand
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