Electrical Engineer
Cisco · Posted Nov 2
Networking, cloud, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT infrastructure services
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About the role
Cisco's Product Operations team delivers next-generation hardware at scale, operating at the intersection of engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing across the product lifecycle from NPI through high-volume production to customer delivery. The Electrical Product Engineer serves as the technical anchor for products from pre-concept through End of Life, bridging design engineering and manufacturing. The role works with Hardware Engineering, Product Operations, Global Supplier Management, Manufacturing Operations, and EMS partners on NPI, quality, yield, cost, and sustaining engineering.
What you will do
- Provide end-to-end engineering support from pre-concept through FCS (First Customer Ship), ensuring seamless transitions from development to mass production.
- Engage early with design (hardware, mechanical, and CAD) teams to influence component selection and drive Design for Excellence (DfX) principles.
- Facilitate early design engagement to align product requirements with manufacturing capabilities and process efficiency.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop robust manufacturing processes and cutting-edge technology integration during the NPI phase.
- Provide leadership in the identification, analysis, and resolution of product quality issues during both NPI and sustaining phases.
- Lead and participate in Design and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to proactively mitigate risks.
- Perform design diagnostic analysis and provide technical influence to resolve complex board bring-up and debug issues.
- Manage technical lifecycle activities, including defect reduction initiatives and the qualification of new components.
- Drive cost avoidance and value engineering initiatives during the pre-production release phase.
- Maintain BOM (Bill of Materials) integrity, including proactive BOM structuring and risk management.
- Work with Component Engineering, T&Q, and GSM to optimize design for cost-efficiency without compromising quality.
- Assess and identify technical capability gaps within the CM (Contract Manufacturer) and supply chain ecosystem.
- Develop, analyze, and release comprehensive product documentation for both factory and field environments.
- Conduct design lab experimentation, Design of Experiments (DOE), and debug activities to ensure product robustness.
- Act as the primary technical point of contact for EMS partners, ensuring alignment on quality standards and process execution.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- BS degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent plus 10+ years related experience
- Demonstrated experience in a high-volume, high-complexity engineering environment, DFx, FMEA, specifically managing hardware lifecycles from concept to EOL.
- Comprehensive knowledge of system hardware architectures, design concepts, and engineering development practices. Using various diagnostic tools, debug and trouble-shoot failing system down to board level and boards down to component level. Characterize timing interface using scope, logic analyzers, TDR and various other equipment. Test, debug and bring-up proto boards.
Preferred qualifications
- Advanced experience with Allegro, Valor and other manufacturing tools used in the job and hands on DFM execution.
- Deep understanding of PCB fabrication and PCB assembly process and technology.
- Advanced proficiency using design tools (Valor, schematic, CAD, and other CAE tools).
- Demonstrated success working in cross-functional, matrixed environments.
- Outstanding written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge on AI would be additional advantage.
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
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