Hardware Engineering Technical Leader

Cisco

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$171,600–$245,000 / yr
Posted
8 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Oct 6, 2026

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This role $208k
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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

Cisco currently has 175 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Hardware Engineering Technical Leader

Hardware Engineering Technical Leader As part of the Component Quality & Technology team within Global Supplier Management, you will serve as an expert guide in bringing next-generation interconnect components from concept to production. You will lead multi-functional teams to evaluate, down-select, and qualify connectors and interconnect components while partnering with suppliers to validate behavior through NPI. Your daily work involves ensuring signal integrity, mechanical robustness, and reliability for high-speed architectures in electronic systems. You will utilize expertise in materials, plating, fabrication processes, and PCB attach technologies to optimize connectivity pathways. Key technical competencies include tolerance analysis, failure analysis, SPC, FMEA, and Design of Experiments. The role requires proficiency in mechanical and electrical design principles to solve complex problems regarding signal integrity and thermal management while mentoring junior engineers and managing vendor relationships to ensure high-quality standards are met throughout the product lifecycle.

What you'll do

  • Evaluate and qualify high-speed interconnect components to optimize signal integrity, mechanical robustness, and reliability.
  • Lead multi-functional teams to evaluate, down-select, and qualify connectors from concept through production.
  • Partner with suppliers to predict and validate interconnect behavior during the New Product Introduction (NPI) phase.
  • Manage vendor relationships and ensure components meet technical standards, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory requirements.
  • Mentor junior engineers and communicate complex technical issues clearly to leadership across all levels.
  • Drive continuous improvement and quality control measures throughout the entire product lifecycle.
  • Resolve performance and quality issues within large, complex programs using tools like FMEA and Corrective Action.

What we're looking for

  • BSME/BSEE or equivalent degree with demonstrated ability to bring new products to market.
  • Hands-on experience with interconnect and connector technologies at the application and component level.
  • Experience with PCB attach technologies, mechanical and electrical design principles, and Signal Integrity fundamentals.
  • Proficiency in tolerance analysis, fabrication methods, materials selection, plating, and validation testing.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead multi-functional teams and mentor junior engineers while managing senior leadership expectations.
  • Strong program management skills to identify business needs and align priorities with strategic objectives.
  • Experience with system-level design of networking equipment and thermal management (preferred).
  • Competency in SPC, FMEA, 8D/Corrective Action, Cause-and-Effect Analysis, DOE, and risk assessment (preferred).

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