Optical Component Test Engineer

Cisco • Carlsbad, CA

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About The Position

As an Optical Component Test Engineer, you will develop and perform test and failure analysis for optical components used in Cisco silicon photonics transceivers. You will work as part of a team responsible for designing and sourcing optical components for Silicon photonics, from development through production, including characterization and qualification of these components. You will work with senior engineers and scientists on the characterization of optical components such as lasers, isolators, lenses, fiber connectors, etc. You will also work as part of a team to develop and build test apparatus as the need arises to characterize needed components, and perform failure analysis to determine root cause and set up corrective actions.

Requirements

• Bachelors + 5 years of related experience, or Masters + 3 years of related experience, or PhD + 0 years of related experience
• Optical testing, semiconductor testing, or similar measurement experience

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of classical optics and fiber optics
• Basic understand of laser theory
• Experience programming in C#/.NET, python, or another OOP language
• Ability to collect and analyze complex datasets (i.e. experience with JMP, DataConductor, or similar data analysis tools)
• Experience with automated instrument/machine control and machine vision is a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop and perform test and failure analysis for optical components used in Cisco silicon photonics transceivers.
• Design and source optical components for Silicon photonics, from development through production, including characterization and qualification of these components.
• Characterize optical components such as lasers, isolators, lenses, fiber connectors, etc.
• Develop and build test apparatus as the need arises to characterize needed components.
• Perform failure analysis, determine root cause, and set up corrective actions.

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
• Paid vacation time
• Sick time off
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
• Annual bonuses
• Performance-based incentive pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees