Hardware Engineering Technical Leader

Cisco

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: San Jose, CAAustin, TXRTP, NC
Salary: $171,600–$245,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 4 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 · Hardware Engineering Technical Leader

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The Hardware Engineering Technical Leader joins the Component Quality & Technology team within the Global Supplier Management organization. This role involves leading multi-functional teams to evaluate, down-select, and qualify next-generation interconnect components and connectors from concept through production. You will optimize signal integrity, mechanical robustness, and reliability for high-speed architectures while managing vendor relationships and mentoring junior engineers. Key responsibilities include validating interconnect behavior, performing tolerance analysis, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Required skills include proficiency in mechanical and electrical design principles, materials selection, plating, fabrication methods, and Signal Integrity fundamentals. You will utilize competencies in SPC, FMEA, 8D Corrective Action, and Design of Experiments to solve complex problems in electronic systems, specifically addressing connectivity pathways and thermal management for networking equipment.

Skills

Connector Design Signal Integrity PCB PCBA Mechanical Engineering Electrical Design Thermal Management Failure Analysis SPC FMEA 8D Design of Experiments Tolerance Analysis Validation Testing Materials Selection Plating Fabrication Processes High-Speed Cable Assemblies Liquid Cooling

What you'll do

Evaluate and qualify sophisticated interconnect components to optimize signal integrity, mechanical robustness, and reliability.
Lead multi-functional teams to down-select and qualify connectors and interconnect components from concept through NPI.
Partner with suppliers to predict and validate interconnect behavior and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Apply deep knowledge of materials, plating, and fabrication processes to ensure components are technically sound and cost-effective.
Manage vendor relationships and implement meticulous quality control measures to maintain product standards.
Mentor junior engineers and communicate complex technical issues clearly to all levels of leadership.
Drive continuous improvement and excellence throughout the product lifecycle for next-generation high-speed architectures.

What we're looking for

BSME/BSEE or equivalent degree with a demonstrated ability to bring new products to market.
Hands-on experience with interconnect and connector technologies at the application and component level.
Knowledge of PCB attach technologies and fundamentals of mechanical and electrical design principles.
Proficiency in tolerance analysis, fabrication methods, materials selection, plating, and Signal Integrity fundamentals.
Demonstrated experience leading multi-functional teams to resolve performance and quality issues in complex programs.
Strong program management skills with a track record of collaborating with leaders to achieve strategic objectives.
Experience with system-level design of networking equipment and decomposing system requirements into interconnect specifications (preferred).
Familiarity with thermal management, liquid cooling, and quality control measures like SPC, FMEA, and 8D (preferred).

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