Mechanical Engineer
Cisco · Posted Oct 20
Networking, cloud, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT infrastructure services
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About the role
The Product Operations team within Cisco's Core Routing Business Unit (CRBU) ensures seamless product lifecycle execution for next-generation hardware, working at the intersection of engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing from new product introduction through high-volume production and customer delivery. The Cisco 8000 product Ops team is hiring a Mechanical Product Engineer to provide electrical and mechanical product engineering support for new and sustaining products. The role owns product cost and quality from NPI to End of Life, collaborating with design, process, test, and reliability engineering on DFM, value engineering, cost reduction, and design-related yield improvements.
What you will do
- Provide new product introduction support for on-going engineering from pre-concept commit through EOL.
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders in development of processes and technology to support new product development
- BOM structuring and BOM risk Management.
- collaborate with design (hardware, mechanical and electrical product engineering) team for Dfx issues and ensure that they are resolved prior to release of the product.
- Drive and participate in design and manufacturing FMEA
- Provide leadership in driving the product quality issues in NPI and sustaining
- Value engineering and cost avoidance ( pre-production release) - Engage early with Component Engineering, T&Q, GSM and Hardware engineering and influence on component selection, process efficiency, and design changes
- Design lab experimentation /and resolve DOE/EFA items from the field
- Assessing CM and supply chain technical capability gaps
- Crafting, analyzing, and releasing product documentation
- Technical lifecycle management (defect reduction team participation, new component qualification, etc)
- Leadership and direction of complex issue resolution
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent plus 12+ years related experience
- Understanding of good design concepts and engineering development practices. Using various CAD tools and knowledge of manufacturing process and tolerances trouble-shoot failing system down to mechanical part level / design related issue.
- Experiences with CREO CAD tools used in the job.
- Deep understanding of sheet metal fabrication and PCB assembly process and technology.
- Proven ability to work in a team setting and multi-task.
- Experience working on a switch/router product is a plus
- Good written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Design tools proficiency (Valor, schematic, CAD, other CAE tools)
- Deep understanding of the end-to-end process for optical and regular Printed Circuit Board Assembly.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Cisco
Cisco Systems, Inc. is a worldwide leader in IT, networking, and cybersecurity solutions that transform how people connect, communicate, and collaborate. The company specializes in routing, switching, data center infrastructure, and software-defined networking designed for enterprises of all sizes. Today, Cisco drives major advancements in AI infrastructure, observability, and secure hybrid work platforms.
- Industry
- Networking
- Company size
- 90000+ employees
- Founded
- 1984
- Location
- San Jose, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
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President and Chief Product Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief People, Policy & Purpose Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Experience Officer
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