Senior Semiconductor Product Engineer

Cisco

Semiconductor Product Engineer advancing Cisco’s optical transceiver products from NPI through high-volume manufacturing. Improving yields, test coverage, process performance, and product cost across Cisco Optics Operations.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeMaynard • California, Massachusetts, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $154,900 - $225,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in yield optimization and process improvement within semiconductor manufacturing, leveraging advanced analytical skills and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Proficient in utilizing ATE data analysis and design for manufacturability to enhance product development and lifecycle management.

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MS Or PhD In Electrical EngineeringExperience With CMOS/Memory FoundriesAdvanced CMOS Technology Nodes, 7Nm And BeyondStrong Experience With Advantest 93K ATEJMP Scripting Or Python For Automated Yield Prediction

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Hard Skills

Yield OptimizationProcess ImprovementFailure AnalysisDesign For ManufacturabilityAnalytical TroubleshootingProduct DevelopmentCost AnalysisTest Flow OptimizationCharacterization Of NPI YieldsBenchmark Correlations

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationStakeholder ManagementProblem-SolvingInterpersonal SkillsPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

JMPPythonATE Data AnalysisAutomated Yield MonitoringOptics

Industry Keywords

Semiconductor ManufacturingNPI To High-Volume ProductionWafer Equipment SuppliersContract ManufacturingSilicon Photonics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with foundries to drive failure analysis, reduce yield loss, and improve yield through process optimization
Collaborate with internal DFT and test teams to bring up and optimize test flows and set specifications
Analyze ATE/WAT data and evaluate process corners and yield sensitivity
Improve test coverage with internal DFT and engineering teams to screen downstream failures
Correlate ATE testing with bench testing and system-level testing
Own overall yield roadmaps and cost analysis while driving continuous yield improvement
Engage wafer equipment suppliers, foundries, contract manufacturers, and test vendors to address quality and performance issues
Establish manufacturing metrics to drive continuous improvement of equipment performance and processes
Drive characterization of NPI and sustaining product yields, including benchmark correlations, to meet or exceed product cost and equipment capacity targets
Support Cisco Optics Operations’ next-generation product portfolio and manage product lifecycle activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering and/or related engineering fields
Proven experience working with CMOS/Memory foundries or fabless design companies
Proven track record transitioning products from NPI to high-volume production through a contract manufacturing partner
Experience with advanced CMOS technology nodes, 7nm and beyond
Knowledge and experience with design for manufacturability (DFM) during product development
Analytical troubleshooting skills
JMP scripting, Python, or AI models for automated yield prediction and monitoring
Background with product development tasks, including Bill of Materials and Change Management
Strong experience with Advantest 93k ATE for high-performance semiconductor devices
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
Optics or Silicon Photonics experience is a plus
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
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
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year for non-exempt full-time employees
Flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees
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
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses may be available for non-sales roles
Performance-based incentive pay for sales-plan employees
Opportunities to grow and build
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