Component Engineer (CE)

The Component Quality and Technology (CQT) organization is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Component Engineer (CE) to manage custom analog/mixed signal semiconductor ICs for coherent and client optics products.

You will drive the technical lifecycle management and foundry engagement for custom analog/mixed signal semiconductor components, influencing foundry interactions and ensuring process alignment and quality compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving technical lifecycle management and foundry engagement for custom analog/mixed signal semiconductor components
• Influencing foundry interactions, applying expertise in semiconductor manufacturing technologies to ensure process alignment and quality compliance
• Applying technical knowledge of analog/mixed signal ICs to validate component performance and quality
• Facilitating cross-functional collaboration between design, supply chain, and external foundry partners
• Proactively managing Product Change Notifications (PCNs) and End-of-Life (EOL) events to prevent supply chain disruption

You will join a multifaceted supply chain engineering team, working in close partnership with internal design and Quality teams as well as external foundry partners.

Minimum qualifications:

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or related field
• 3+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, component engineering, or hardware engineering
• Strong understanding of semiconductor foundry technologies; experience working directly with foundry partners is highly preferred
• Working knowledge of analog/mixed signal ICs used in high-speed optical transceivers

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with analog/mixed-signal CMOS technology nodes commonly used for high-speed, low-power, and RF designs (e.g., 65 nm, 45 nm, 28 nm, 22FD-SOI)
• Familiarity with JEDEC reliability standards and industry best practices
• Proficiency in data analysis, with familiarity in ML/AI methods
• Ability to translate complex technical requirements into actionable strategies across diverse, cross-functional teams

Benefits include:

• 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
• Paid time away, including 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 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