Mechanical Engineer - Process and Automation

Cisco • Carlsbad, CA

7d • $122,000 - $172,100 • Onsite

About The Position

Join Cisco's Process & Automation group and revolutionize optics manufacturing! We're seeking a dynamic Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and optimize our automated optics assembly processes. You'll be instrumental in establishing robust, repeatable process capability, expanding production capacity through scalable solutions, and ensuring exceptional quality that consistently surpasses product and process standards. Your expertise will directly accelerate new product introduction (NPI) success, drive production efficiency, and uphold our unwavering commitment to excellence in optics manufacturing.
You will champion the design, development, and optimization of high-precision, automated assembly processes for wafer and module-level optical packaging. Engineer and refine robust assembly methodologies, ensuring high repeatability, scalability, and yield. Establish and optimize machine recipes and process parameters for prototype, pilot, and engineering test builds. Systematically identify and resolve process issues using 8D methodology and statistical analysis, driving root-cause solutions for sustained quality improvements. Design and implement Design of Experiments (DOE) to increase process capability and enable efficient scaling. You'll also specify, procure, and qualify custom assembly fixtures and tooling, and qualify in-house pilot assembly lines for high-volume production release. Bring up and manage contract manufacturers, orchestrating process transfer, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives. Analyze and refine manufacturing workflows, targeting bottlenecks, cost reduction, and improved cycle times through lean manufacturing practices. Create and maintain comprehensive process documentation to standardize quality, and conduct process risk assessments, implementing mitigation strategies for robust, high-quality outputs.

Requirements

• Consistent record in improving manufacturing capability (process development), capacity (volume scaling), and quality (yield/reliability).
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured engineering approach to driving process improvements
• Bachelors + 5 years of related experience, or Masters + 3 years of related experience, or PhD + 0 years of related experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to convey sophisticated technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage projects from initiation to completion.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies for scaling capacity and quality.
• Direct experience with new product introduction (NPI), successful transfer to high-volume manufacturing, and supporting
• Familiarity with high-volume contract manufacturing environments and supporting remote operations.
• Experience in bringing up and managing contract manufacturers.
• Experience in optics or photonics manufacturing including active alignment methods.
• Strong understanding of machine vision, controls, and sensors as applied to automated assembly systems.
• Proficiency with statistical analysis software (e.g., JMP or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Champion the design, development, and optimization of high-precision, automated assembly processes for wafer and module-level optical packaging.
• Engineer and refine robust assembly methodologies, ensuring high repeatability, scalability, and yield.
• Establish and optimize machine recipes and process parameters for prototype, pilot, and engineering test builds.
• Systematically identify and resolve process issues using 8D methodology and statistical analysis, driving root-cause solutions for sustained quality improvements.
• Design and implement Design of Experiments (DOE) to increase process capability and enable efficient scaling.
• Specify, procure, and qualify custom assembly fixtures and tooling, and qualify in-house pilot assembly lines for high-volume production release.
• Bring up and manage contract manufacturers, orchestrating process transfer, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze and refine manufacturing workflows, targeting bottlenecks, cost reduction, and improved cycle times through lean manufacturing practices.
• Create and maintain comprehensive process documentation to standardize quality, and conduct process risk assessments, implementing mitigation strategies for robust, high-quality outputs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level