Optical Hardware Engineering Technical Leader

You will work closely with a network of Cisco optical suppliers and internal Cisco teams to guide optical components and optical module qualification and module assembly.

As an Optical Hardware Engineering Technical Leader, you will lead optical device and assembly process qualification for Cisco's next generation optics products.

Responsibilities:

• Assess, develop, and qualify suppliers and technologies for next generation optics products.
• Conduct technical assessments of optical suppliers, including next-generation technologies, material systems, packaging solutions, and quality/reliability.
• Perform design and process reviews and audits to ensure design robustness, quality, and manufacturing readiness.
• Own the quality, reliability, and manufacturability of optical sub-modules and optical transceivers from design phase to end-of-life.
• Assess business-impacting issues and drive product/component failure analysis, containment, and corrective actions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8+ years of relevant experience in optics, specifically in opto-electronics or optical materials.
• Degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a similar field.
• Demonstrated understanding of design, working principles, physics, and failure modes of optical components, sub-assemblies and modules.
• Proven experience in reliability engineering, quality metrics, and resolving design/manufacturing reliability issues.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a cross-functional environment and manage external suppliers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to troubleshoot optical device reliability and assembly process issues.
• Experience in 8D or model-based problem solving.
• Knowledge of statistical process control and facility with data analysis.
• Proficiency in optical component and semiconductor failure analysis techniques.
• Strong communication, project management, and influencing skills.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year
• 1 paid day off for employee's birthday
• Paid year-end holiday shutdown
• 4 paid days off for personal wellness
• Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer