PCB Technical Leader

Cisco•San Jose, CA

3d•$168,800 - $277,400•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a highly motivated professional with a strong background in Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate with various Cisco teams and industry partners to help develop next-generation PCB solutions and ensure these solutions meet Cisco’s high standards. You'll be part of the Component Quality & Technology (CQT) within the Global Supplier Management (GSM) organization in Cisco’s Supply Chain Organization. CQT is a key hub of technical innovation in Cisco. Members of the organization focus on evaluating and developing new technologies to enable sustained product differentiation. You will be a part of a diverse team that seamlessly blends different levels of expertise in several areas of semiconductor and systems design combining traditional knowledge with groundbreaking data analytics techniques to tackle increasingly sophisticated problems. You will regularly engage with Cisco Business Units as your partners and customers, Suppliers of the commodity space you are managing and extended Supply Chain functions including Global Supply Management, Product Operations and Global Manufacturing Organization.

Requirements

B.S. Engineering/Chemistry/Material or equivalent degree
10+ years PCB manufacturing experience
Solid understanding and direct experience in PCB design specifications and requirements, qualification, manufacturing fabrication and test, coupled with familiarity of materials (laminates and resins) and reliability knowledge and experience.
Proficiency in failure analysis techniques such as FMEA, 8D/Corrective Action, Fishbone IFD, Cause and Effect Analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), and risk assessment.
Experienced in managing supplier relationships and implementing corrective actions and rigorous quality control measures to ensure product standards and reliability are consistently met.

Nice To Haves

Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills along with customer focus, decision-making, influencing and ability to meet deadlines.
Familiarity with key areas of the interconnect design including Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Signal Integrity.
Lead multiple technical projects and manage day-to-day work while also focusing on long term goals
Focused on teamwork and collaboration, participating in and leading cross organizational projects.

Responsibilities

Partner with Cisco development engineers, commodity teams, and suppliers to create innovative PCB solutions
Assess and qualify PCB suppliers
Contribute to the development of PCB commodity strategy
Participate in the supplier selection process
Take part in technical and process audits of suppliers as needed
Lead PCB failure analysis and drive containment, corrective actions, and risk assessment
Work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve complex technical issues
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the organization
Effectively communicate complex technical concepts and solutions

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 (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
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)