Mechanical Engineer

Cisco•Allentown, NJ

35d•Hybrid

About The Position

The application window is expected to close on 09/30/2024. However, the job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. This is a hybrid role based out of Holmdel, NJ or Allentown, PA. You will be part of a collaborative network working across Cisco Optics Operations, Engineering Design, and Operations teams. This role involves close engagement with Acacia, COG, and external vendors to define requirements, solve technical challenges, and improve manufacturability. You will also collaborate with contract manufacturers and supplier partners to develop automation capabilities and ensure smooth transfer of manufacturing solutions into stable production. The team is focused on advancing optical transceiver manufacturing with an emphasis on automation and scalability. As a technical process lead, you will drive the automation and scalability of optical transceiver manufacturing. You will own the design of processes and automation for critical manufacturing equipment, focusing on active alignment and fiber attach methods. Your responsibilities include setting process and automation strategies, driving design-for-manufacturing and design-for-cost initiatives, refining manufacturing processes for scale, and identifying and deploying equipment for advanced optics manufacturing (CPO/NPO). You will support the transfer of processes from NPI to production, ensuring sustainable and repeatable operations. Your work will directly impact manufacturing readiness for volume and next-generation optical product development.

Requirements

Significant experience in process engineering for optics, opto-electronics, or semiconductor packaging with a focus on equipment design, including hands-on NPI and transfer to production.
BS/MS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Optics/Photonics, Materials, Physics, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience defining, evaluating, and qualifying capital equipment working directly with suppliers and/or contract manufacturers.
Clear technical communication and problem-solving skills, including design-for-manufacturing, design-for-cost, and manufacturing cost modeling.
Experience with fiber attach and optical alignment systems, including automated optical assembly process development and qualification (DOE, SPC, PFMEA, capability studies).

Nice To Haves

Hands-on machine design skills using Solidworks, Autocad, or equivalent software.
Proven ability to develop automated manufacturing solutions that improve repeatability, efficiency, and scale.
Knowledge of machining and tool manufacturing methods with a strong background in tolerance analysis.
Exposure to next-generation optics manufacturing concepts, including CPO/NPO or related advanced process development.
Experience using AI or digital tools for manufacturing analysis, process monitoring, or operational decision-making.
Experience in cross-functional execution, aligning teams for manufacturability, cost, and delivery performance decisions.

Responsibilities

Drive the automation and scalability of optical transceiver manufacturing.
Own the design of processes and automation for critical manufacturing equipment, focusing on active alignment and fiber attach methods.
Set process and automation strategies.
Drive design-for-manufacturing and design-for-cost initiatives.
Refine manufacturing processes for scale.
Identify and deploy equipment for advanced optics manufacturing (CPO/NPO).
Support the transfer of processes from NPI to production, ensuring sustainable and repeatable operations.
Collaborate with contract manufacturers and supplier partners to develop automation capabilities and ensure smooth transfer of manufacturing solutions into stable production.
Define requirements, solve technical challenges, and improve manufacturability through engagement with Acacia, COG, and external vendors.

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 (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 (for non-sales roles)
performance-based incentive pay (for sales roles)
Cisco restricted stock units