Description
You will work as a Component Engineer (Optical Suppliers & Transceivers) in a hybrid role based in San Jose, CA, coming into the office 2-3 days a week.
You will collaborate with Cisco's optical suppliers and internal teams to guide the qualification and assembly of optical transceivers, modules, and transport products. This role involves working in a cross-functional environment with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to develop next-generation optical technologies.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assessing, developing, and qualifying suppliers and technologies for wavelength line management (WLM) and optical transceivers.
- Conducting technical assessments of optical suppliers, including next-generation technologies and material systems.
- Performing design and process reviews to ensure design robustness, quality, and manufacturing readiness.
- Owning the quality, reliability, and manufacturability of optical components from design to end-of-life.
- Addressing business-impacting issues and driving product failure analysis and corrective actions.
The role requires 3-7 years of experience in optics, specifically in opto-electronics or optical materials, and a degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a similar field. Demonstrated understanding of optical sub-assemblies, reliability engineering, and quality metrics is essential.
Preferred qualifications include experience in troubleshooting optical device reliability, 8D or model-based problem-solving, statistical process control, and optical component failure analysis techniques.
The salary range for this position is $143,100.00 to $185,900.00 per year, with additional benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.