Own critical project leadership, technical innovation, and strategic influence across Cisco’s business segments
Shape the design, production, and sustainability of mechanical systems
Lead mechanical engineering projects that span the business segment, function, or region
Drive innovation on large features from design through fabrication
Advise staff-level management on future product design direction and technologies
Contribute to the mechanical and hardware engineering strategy across businesses from design to production
Perform system competitive analysis to benchmark Cisco products against competitors
Resolve complex assembly, fabrication, and manufacturing issues across a portfolio of products
Work with suppliers to develop advanced custom solutions in early prototype stage and scale up to mass production upon product release
Serve as technical expert on testing and issue resolution approaches
Set budget guidelines for materials and approve all BoM requests in accordance with design and cost goals
Set the standards and lead the team to ensure Cisco meets net zero requirements
Champion the innovation and design of new feasibility testing and prototyping standards

Requirements

Excellent understanding of advanced manufacturing techniques for sheet metal and next generation switches and routers
Thermal solutions for next generation routers and switches
PCBA assembly, and SPC on the factory floor based on design
Proven ability to drive industry standards, design specifications, and define future technologies for next generation Cisco products
Experience overseeing design for manufacturing (DFM) and BoM cost avoidance strategy and its execution
Demonstrated experience with cost reduction activities for existing designs

Benefits

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
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
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
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical engineeringadvanced manufacturing techniquesthermal solutionsPCBA assemblydesign for manufacturing (DFM)cost reduction activitiesfabricationsustainabilitycompetitive analysisprototyping standards

Soft Skills

project leadershipstrategic influenceadvisory skillsproblem-solvingteam leadershipcommunication