Component Engineering Technical Leader - High Speed Interconnect

Cisco Systems, Inc.•San Jose, CA

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About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with a strong background in electromechanical product design with failure analysis experience eager in resolving issues related to multidisciplinary aspects of interconnect designs. The ideal candidate should apply their expertise to investigate failures and be passionate about problem-solving and continuous improvement, with a commitment to product quality and future issue prevention. They must possess a "can do" attitude, independent thinking, and the ability to effectively communicate complex technical issues across all leadership levels in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Practical experience and understanding of interconnect design, failure analysis, and system-level integration are essential resolving connector failures of sophisticated systems architectures. In this role, you will collaborate with suppliers to predict, record failure signatures, and validate the behavior of interconnects. Your deep understanding of analysis techniques, materials, and fabrication processes will ensure all contributing root causes are identified with corrective actions preventing future occurrences. Additionally, you work with multi-functional teams, manage vendor relationships, and communicate complex ideas effectively, drive continuous improvement and excellence throughout the product lifecycle

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with suppliers to predict, record failure signatures, and validate the behavior of interconnects.
Identify all contributing root causes with corrective actions preventing future occurrences.
Work with multi-functional teams
Manage vendor relationships
Communicate complex ideas effectively
Drive continuous improvement and excellence throughout the product lifecycle

Benefits

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and 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
Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.