Advanced Packaging Technical Leader
About The Position
Cisco is seeking a seasoned Advanced Packaging Technical Leader to join the Packaging Technology & Quality team within its Supply Chain Organization. This role will drive innovation in advanced packaging technology and quality for Cisco’s cutting-edge Optics products. The position operates at the intersection of advanced technology and strategic execution within a highly collaborative and multi-functional environment, involving close partnerships with design engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to innovate next-generation technologies. The role also includes engaging directly with counterparts at OSATs, Fabs, contract manufacturers, and other key suppliers, leading technical discussions and problem-solving efforts, and influencing commodity strategy globally. This role offers significant technical scope, cross-organizational visibility, and the potential to shape critical technology development and influence long-term product platforms.
Requirements
- MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or similar field.
- 7+ years of progressive industry experience in Advanced Packaging with a demonstrable track record of technical leadership and successful project execution.
- Demonstrated experience in advanced packaging assembly processes (e.g., fine pitch bumping, flip chip, molding, 2.5D, hybrid integration).
- Deep expertise in Design for Manufacturing & Design for Reliability methodologies, specifically how packaging choices affect performance and yield.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with industry-standard reliability testing.
- Working knowledge of simulation and modeling software.
- Experience with basic failure analysis and root cause identification for packaging-related issues.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical leader in advanced packaging technology (flip-chip, fanout, 2.5D/3D, hybrid integration), overseeing aspects such as package assembly, process development, reliability qualification, materials, and testing.
- Work with top-tier package assembly partners to develop and qualify packaging solutions for Cisco products.
- Provide multi-functional technical leadership to proactively identify and mitigate risks, and resolve highly complex packaging issues.
- Drive/support quality initiatives such as failure analysis (FA), root cause finding, and implementation of corrective actions.
- Work collaboratively with design teams to influence package architecture and provide expert guidance on Design for Manufacturability/Reliability (DfM, DfR), contributing to the definition of critical parameters for HVM.
- Contribute to the evaluation of new packaging methods, materials, and processes for Cisco product design and implementation.
Benefits
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
- paid parental leave
- short-term disability coverage
- 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
- 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (non-exempt employees)
- flexible vacation time off program (exempt employees)
- 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
- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
- annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
- performance-based incentive pay (for sales roles)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
