High Level Responsibilities
Provide new product introduction support for ongoing engineering from pre-concept commit through EOL.
Work collaboratively with stakeholders in the development of processes and technology to support new product development.
BOM structuring and BOM risk Management.
Collaborate with design (hardware and mechanical) team for Dfx issues and ensure that they are resolved prior to release of the product.
Drive and participate in design and manufacturing FMEA.
Provide leadership in driving the product quality issues in NPI and sustaining.
Value engineering and cost avoidance (pre-production release) - Engage early with Component Engineering, T&Q, GSM and Hardware Engineering and influence component selection, process efficiency, and design changes.
Design lab experimentation / debug (proficiency continuum) / DOE/EFA.
Assessing CM and supply chain technical capability gaps.
Crafting, analyzing, and releasing product documentation.
Technical lifecycle management (defect reduction team participation, new component qualification, etc).
Design diagnostic analysis and input/influence.
Debug and board bring up.
Leadership and direction of complex issue resolution.
Minimum Qualifications
BS degree in Electrical Engineering plus 8+ years related experience; Master’s preferred.
Expert-level knowledge of system hardware architectures, design concepts, and engineering development practices. Using various diagnostic tools, debug and trouble-shoot failing system down to board level and boards down to component level. Characterize timing interface using scope, logic analyzers, TDR and various other equipment. Test, debug and bring-up proto boards.
Advanced proficiency with Allegro, Valor and other manufacturing and design tools used in the job (schematic, CAD, other CAE tools).
Extensive understanding of PCB fabrication and PCB assembly process and technology.
Demonstrated success working in and influencing cross-functional, matrixed environments.
Exceptional written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills
Why Cisco?
At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
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