Cisco · 16 hours ago
Component Engineering Technical Leader - High Speed Interconnect
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$169K/yr - $241K/yr
9+ years expCisco is a leader in networking technology, seeking a highly motivated Component Engineering Technical Leader to enhance their interconnect design processes. The role involves resolving issues related to electromechanical product design, collaborating with suppliers, and driving continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with suppliers to predict, record failure signatures, and validate the behavior of interconnects
Ensure all contributing root causes are identified with corrective actions preventing future occurrences
Work with multi-functional teams, manage vendor relationships, and communicate complex ideas effectively
Drive continuous improvement and excellence throughout the product lifecycle
Qualification
Required
9+ years hands-on ind networking technology industry experience
Experience working with high-speed interconnect technologies at the application and component level including fundamentals of associated PCB attach technologies
Experience leading teams of both internal and external partners to identify and resolve performance and quality issues with multiple components and assemblies
Experience with mechanical design principles, fabrication methods, materials, validation testing
Experience with failure analysis techniques and communicating findings to senior-level leaders
Preferred
Experience with mechanical system design of networking equipment
Experienced in managing supplier relationships and implementing corrective actions and rigorous quality control measures to ensure product standards and reliability are consistently met
Familiarity with key areas of the interconnect design including Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Signal Integrity
Familiarity with PCB/PCBA fabrication and assembly techniques
Competency in failure analysis techniques such as FMEA, 8D/Corrective Action, Fishbone IFD, Cause and Effect Analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), and risk assessment
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, 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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Funding
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Leadership Team
Chuck Robbins
Chair and CEO
Carl Solder
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