Leader, Hardware Engineering (Onsite)

Cisco•San Jose, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We represent one of the technical arms of Data Center Network Product, Component and Quality Operations. Our team works collaboratively with cross-functional groups across Cisco, including Product Management, Hardware Engineering, Global Manufacturing Operations, Compliance and Service. We also need to work closely with CM / EMS and suppliers. We are responsible for products cost, delivery and quality throughout their entire life cycle from NPI (New Product Introduction) to EOS (End of Sales). We are looking for a motivated and experienced people leader who enables the engineering team to improve and optimize the engineering processes and infrastructure to deliver a great experience to the engineering organization for building products. Directs the activities of a hardware development function, including research and technical design for electronic parts, circuitry, and mechanical systems.

Requirements

BS in Electrical Engineering with 10 years of related experience, in Electrical, manufacturing and design.
Good understanding of PBA and PCBA manufacturing process and technology
Experience working on a switch/router product.
Experience with being a people leader and managing teams.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in relevant field.

Responsibilities

Manages the daily activities of a hardware team (typically manages a midsized team)
Identifies and leads problem solving within Data Center product family
Maintains standards (e.g., product review)
Evaluates and resolves technical feasibility, design optimization, and production issues
Ensures technical quality throughout the architecture and design process
Finds opportunities and potential barriers to process enhancement and/or product improvement within area of accountability and may make recommendations.
Leads hardware projects from requirements to execution, including delivery.
Brings together team members from all hardware disciplines as needed to ensure that the right hardware solutions are developed.
May participate in meetings with internal customers to explain solutions, gather feedback, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure feedback is reflected in design decisions and deployment.
Seeks alternate sourcing options and collaborates with finance to obtain financial performance; plans, analyzes and distributes summaries on key financial/other material resources.
Collaborates with multiple stakeholders to understand business performance indicators relevant to a product.
Tracks resource use to ensure minimal waste and reduce duplication of efforts.

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
grants of Cisco restricted stock units
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, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees (non-exempt)
flexible vacation time off program (exempt)
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