Cisco · 3 weeks ago
Mechanical Engineering Technical Leader
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
$169K/yr - $241K/yr
3+ years expCisco is a leading technology company focused on revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect in the AI era. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technical Leader to lead mechanical and thermomechanical simulation efforts for ASICs and complex silicon/package/board assemblies, ensuring product reliability for high-performance systems.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead and perform advanced finite element analysis (FEA) to evaluate thermomechanical behavior and reliability of ASIC packages and board-level assemblies, including stress, warpage, and interconnect integrity
Own and drive solder joint reliability assessments, including thermal cycling, mechanical shock, and vibration, and develop lifetime prediction methodologies
Model and analyze nonlinear and time-dependent material behavior, including creep, viscoplasticity, and fatigue, with strong understanding of temperature and rate effects
Define and establish simulation methodologies, modeling best practices, and correlation strategies for packaging and board-level reliability
Drive correlation between simulation and reliability testing (e.g., TCT, drop, field returns) to improve predictive accuracy and enable design signoff
Influence product design by providing data-driven recommendations, risk assessments, and reliability sign-off criteria early in the development cycle
Lead root cause analysis for mechanical/reliability failures and guide cross-functional teams toward robust solutions
Develop and scale simulation workflows and automation using Python, Fortran, or similar tools to improve team efficiency and consistency
Communicate complex technical findings clearly to stakeholders across mechanical, packaging, and system teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelors + 8 years, or Masters + 6 years, or PhD + 3+ years in mechanical engineering or related field
Strong experience in thermomechanical simulation of semiconductor packages and/or board-level assemblies
Proven track record in solder joint reliability analysis, including fatigue and/or creep modeling
Deep hands-on experience with ABAQUS or ANSYS, including nonlinear material modeling
Demonstrated ability to drive technical decisions and work across global teams
Preferred
Expertise in board-level reliability (BLR) and PCB–package interaction modeling
Professional with solder constitutive models (e.g., Anand) and fatigue life prediction methods (Coffin-Manson, Darveaux)
Knowledge of JEDEC/IPC standards for reliability qualification
Experience with advanced packaging (flip chip, 2.5D/3D, heterogeneous integration)
Track record of correlating simulation with test data and driving design improvements
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
Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
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, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and 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
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan.
Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
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
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.5M1990-02-16IPO
1987-01-01Seed· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Charles Robbins
Chair and CEO
Carl Solder
Chief Technology Officer - Cisco System Australia/New Zealand
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