Engineering Technician

Cisco

Quick summary

Work type: On-site
Location: Carlsbad, CA
Salary: $80,700–$102,100 / yr
Posted: 7 days ago
Closes: Jul 12, 2026
Nearby: 25 roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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This role $91k

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Cisco Systems is the world''s leading networking technology company, designing and manufacturing networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and cybersecurity solutions for businesses and governments. Industry: Networking Technology & Cybersecurity

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TL;DR · Engineering Technician

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As a Test Technician at Cisco’s Optical Engineering team in Carlsbad, CA, you will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop and validate next-generation optical transceiver modules. Your day-to-day responsibilities include executing functional, parametric, and environmental tests on hardware, troubleshooting complex issues using systematic methodologies, managing lab instrumentation such as oscilloscopes and network analyzers, and analyzing test data to identify trends and failure modes. You will also support NPI projects by providing technical documentation and insights for improved test efficiency through automation workflows. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of hands-on experience in testing or manufacturing environments, familiarity with optical transceivers, and basic scripting skills like Python. This role requires a solid understanding of electronic test principles and proficiency with lab instrumentation to ensure product quality and reliability across R&D phases.

Skills

Python Oscilloscopes Network_Analyzers DMMs Power_Supplies BERTs Traffic_Generators Optical_Test_Equipment Schematics Wiring_Diagrams Technical_Drawings Electronic_Test_Principles Measurement_Techniques Lab_Instrumentation Maintenance Calibration Thermal_Cycling Humidity_Tests Data_Analysis Automation_Workflows Test_Efficiency Repeatability Data_Quality

What you'll do

Execute functional, parametric, and environmental tests on optical transceiver modules.
Troubleshoot complex hardware issues at the module, board, and component level.
Configure, calibrate, and maintain lab instrumentation for testing purposes.
Analyze test data to identify trends, anomalies, and failure modes.
Support NPI and validation projects with technical documentation and insights.

What we're looking for

5+ years of hands-on experience in testing, manufacturing, or laboratory environments.
Experience with lab instrumentation including oscilloscopes and optical test equipment.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
Familiarity with DVT, NPI, and reliability testing processes.
Strong troubleshooting skills for complex hardware issues at module level.
Basic scripting knowledge for automating tests and logging data.
Experience working with optical transceivers and fiber interconnects.

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