Cisco · 16 hours ago
Photonic Test Engineer
Carlsbad, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$128K/yr - $162K/yr
7+ years expCisco is a leading technology company focused on revolutionizing data and infrastructure connectivity. The Photonic Test Engineer will develop and support the next generation of silicon photonics components and ensure successful integration of new technologies through engineering tests and collaboration with various teams.
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Responsibilities
Design, Develop and Support
Devise, develop, build and perform engineering tests to support Cisco’s silicon photonics co-packaged optics platform
Perform failure analysis on optical components and assemblies
Resolve issues using structured problem-solving methodologies
Recommend and implement test/assembly/process improvements, including cycle time reduction and automation of system to minimize required operator time and intervention
Support specialized testing needs to verify performance of new components, processes, and tools 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
Partner with hardware, software, manufacturing 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
Preferred
C# and SQL skills highly desired
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
Ability to travel internationally occasionally
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, 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
Performance-based Incentive Pay On Top Of Their Base Salary
Company
Cisco
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