Packaging Technical Leader

Cisco • San Jose, CA

3d

About The Position

Cisco is seeking a seasoned Packaging Technical Leader to join the Semi & Optics Packaging team within our world-class Supply Chain Organization. As a Technical Leader you will drive innovation in advanced packaging technology and quality for Cisco’s cutting-edge ASIC and silicon photonic products.

You will operate at the intersection of advanced technology and strategic execution, working within a highly collaborative and multi-functional environment. This includes close partnerships with design engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to innovate next-generation technologies. You will also engage directly with counterparts at OSATs, Fabs, contract manufacturers and other key suppliers leading technical discussions and problem-solving efforts as well as influencing commodity strategy at a global scale.

This role offers significant technical scope, cross-organizational visibility, and the potential to shape critical technology development and influence long-term product platforms.

Requirements

• 6+ years of progressive industry experience in Semiconductor Packaging or Photonic packaging or Assembly process development or integration, with demonstrable track record of technical leadership and successful project execution.
• Knowledge of advanced packaging processes (bumping, flip-chip, TSV, 2.5D/3D, MCM) and materials
• Experience with package design & architecture. Familiar with advanced substrate manufacturing processes and materials and their impact on signal and power integrity.
• Experience in advanced problem-solving methodologies (e.g. 8D, FMEA, statistical process control) and data analysis skills
• Knowledge and experience in physical failure analysis methods.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity or experience with co-packaged optics is a plus
• Experience with volume manufacturing
• Experience with advanced simulation tools for package design and reliability analysis
• Ability to work within and lead projects with highly multi-functional and geographically distributed technical teams.
• Willingness to learn and evolve professionally

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical leader in advanced packaging technology (2.5D/3D, TSV, MCM, flip-chip, heterogenous integration). Oversee various aspects such as package assembly, process development, reliability qualification, materials and testing.
• Work with top-tier package assembly partners to develop and qualify packaging solutions for Cisco products.
• Multi-functional technical leadership to proactively identify and mitigate risks, and resolve highly complex packaging issues. Drive/support quality initiatives such as failure analysis (FA), root cause finding, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Work collaboratively with design teams to influence package architecture and provide expert guidance on Design for Manufacturability/Reliability (DfM, DfR) contributing to the definition of critical parameters for HVM.
• Contribute to evaluation of new packaging methods, materials and processes for Cisco product design and implementation.

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.
• U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies: 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
• For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed