Cisco · 12 hours ago
Hardware Validation (Power) Engineer
Milpitas, California, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$110K/yr - $160K/yr
2+ years expCisco is a leader in networking technology, and they are seeking a Hardware Validation (Power) Engineer to join their Service Provider Hardware Team. In this role, you will collaborate with multi-functional teams to design, develop, and test innovative hardware solutions, ensuring product quality and performance through extensive validation processes.
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Responsibilities
Contribute to a project team of engineers involved in the design, development, and testing of pioneering hardware
Execute complex unit and system level testing, debug, isolation, analyze sophisticated problems, and help facilitate the root cause, resolution, and closure
Perform front end power (FEP) and board mounted power (BMP) qualification at the component and at the system level
Perform analysis of system power, current, voltage drop, power stability, etc. and complete measurements
Perform in depth fault isolation, provide detailed issue mitigation, and drive issues to closure
Support Design Engineers and provide feedback on complex issues at unit or system level
Support the root cause field issues, support customer escalation, and fix verification
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in electrical or computer engineering with 2+ years of related experience or equivalent experience
Experience with Hardware Validation (Power or Electrical)
Experience with Debugging High End Routers or Switches
Experience with Electrical Test and Measurement Equipment - oscilloscopes, power supplies, power analyzers and meters, AC power sources, DC electronic loads, traffic generators, switches, routers, environment chambers
Preferred
Knowledge of fundamental hardware blocks & subsystems – NPU, PHY, CPU, High speed signaling and clocking, fundamental signal integrity, and power design methodologies
Very comfortable in a Unix environment
Understanding of L2/L3 routing and switching
Understanding of LAN/WAN topologies, basic router and switch configurations using IPV4/IPv6/MPLS/VRF
Some scripting language exposure TCL, Python, Perl, or any other automation tools
Ability to lift heavy loads
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
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.
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