Associate Manufacturing Engineer

The Cisco-Acacia Component Operations Team supports the development and manufacturing of advanced optical transceivers and subsystems. As an Associate Manufacturing Engineer, you'll help bring innovative optical products from development into high-volume manufacturing. You'll collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and global manufacturing partners to establish, optimize, and scale reliable, efficient manufacturing processes.

Your contributions will include:

• Supporting Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews and process optimization initiatives, including experiments to improve assembly yield, cycle time, and process capability.
• Developing and maintaining manufacturing documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), assembly instructions, inspection criteria, and rework processes.
• Participating in root cause investigations and corrective actions to address manufacturing issues, improve product quality, and prevent recurring failures.
• Supporting the design, procurement, and qualification of manufacturing fixtures, assembly aids, and production tooling.
• Reviewing engineering and process changes through established change control systems and collaborating with quality, reliability, test, and manufacturing teams to support successful production ramps.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree (completed within the past 3 years or expected to be completed within the next 12 months).
• Qualifying education and work experience should be in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD modeling software (SolidWorks preferred) and basic mechanical assembly tools, fasteners, torque tools, and optical microscopes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and structured problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently learn new technical concepts, collaborate across teams, and adapt to changing priorities. Willingness to occasionally participate in off-hours calls with global manufacturing partners.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous co-op or internship experience, particularly in electronics, precision mechanical, hardware, or optical manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to manufacturing and quality methodologies such as Statistical Process Control (SPC), Gauge R&R, Design of Experiments (DOE), or Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Familiarity with optical fiber handling and routing, fusion splicing, precision dispensing or epoxies, surface mount technology, or other precision assembly processes.
• Experience with AI tools, coding assistants, or analytical tools to accelerate independent learning, explore unfamiliar engineering concepts, and validate technical calculations, documentation, or data analyses.
• Experience with hands-on troubleshooting, technical documentation, process improvement, or engineering change management.

The starting salary range posted for this position is $79,200.00 to $100,400.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.