Test Development Engineer

Cisco • Maynard, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This role will be onsite in our Maynard, MA office. Our team develops manufacturing test solutions for innovative Optical Transceiver products. We are at the very crossroads between Engineering development, Program Management, and Contract Manufacturing and thus in an outstanding position to influence cross-functional strategy through our expertise and innovation. We’re a high-performance team with high visibility, high expectations, and an excellent track record of successes. Drawing from your industry experience, you'll be an essential member of the Operations Test Engineering organization and a key contributor in the deployment of manufacturing test strategies for optical transceiver products.

Requirements

• 3-5 yrs relevant industry experience with a B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Systems, Electrical Engineering, or other relevant major.
• Experience in programming test solutions using NI LabView/TestStand
• Experience with Python, C#, or other text-based languages
• Experience with rack equipment such as optical switches, DCA’s, power meters, polarization scramblers, and optical spectrum analyzers including communication protocols for automated control.
• Experience with statistical analysis tools such as JMP, Data Conductor, DataPower, or Power BI, proven use of such tools to tackle complex Test Engineering problems.

Nice To Haves

• MS Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems, or other relevant major.
• Experience with high-volume client-side optical subassemblies and/or transceiver testing and manufacturing
• Robotics and/or test fixture design experience.
• Expert in programming test solutions using NI LabView/TestStand
• Familiarity with revision control platforms and systems such as ‘Agile’ or ‘Omnify’.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing workflows, GR&R, SPC, and process control-related statistical analysis
• Experience in supporting offshore manufacturing teams

Responsibilities

• Integrate cross-functional inputs to develop and deploy test solutions for both NPI runs and volume manufacturing at contract manufacturing sites.
• Drive a robust test process implementation along very aggressive launch timelines.
• Create innovative software strategies to optimize test densities and cost of test.
• Support deployed manufacturing test processes and drive continuous improvement
• Work with Product Engineering to monitor/sustain current product flow in production with offshore contract manufacturing ensuring that cost, delivery and yield goals are met.
• Provide product debug and failure analysis support for RMA as needed and use results to drive continuous test improvement.

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
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
• annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
• performance-based incentive pay (for sales roles)

What This Job Offers

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