Description
You'll join NPI Operations for Co-Packaged Optics at Cisco, a growing team that leads the product lifecycle from concept through end of life.
As a Fiber Alignment Process Engineer, you will own the process and automation strategy for fiber alignment in optical product manufacturing.
Your responsibilities include:
- Defining process flows, equipment requirements, and alignment approaches for fiber attach, detachable and permanent fiber bundles, and aligner development.
- Driving early engagement for design-for-manufacturing and design-for-cost on fiber alignment processes.
- Developing and refining fiber alignment manufacturing processes for scale.
- Identifying and qualifying fiber alignment equipment for Cisco products.
- Supporting transfer from NPI to production.
The minimum qualifications for this role are:
- 7+ years' experience in process, equipment, and/or test engineering in optics, opto-electronics, or semiconductor packaging.
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optics/Photonics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience defining, specifying, evaluating, or qualifying fiber alignment or fiber attach capital equipment.
- Strong technical communication, problem-solving, and multi-functional execution skills.
Preferred skills include:
- Master's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
- Experience with fiber attach, optical alignment systems, or automated optical assembly process development and qualification.
- Exposure to next-generation optics manufacturing concepts.
- Background in optics and optical components.
At Cisco, you will have the opportunity to work with a global network of doers and experts, and make a meaningful impact on a large scale.