Meet the Team

You'll be part of the Component Quality & Technology (CQT) within the Global Supplier Management (GSM) organization. CQT is a key hub of technical innovation in Cisco. Members of the organization focus on evaluating and developing new technologies to enable sustained product differentiation. You will be a part of a diverse team that seamlessly blends different levels of expertise in several areas of semiconductor and systems design combining traditional knowledge with groundbreaking data analytics techniques to tackle increasingly sophisticated problems. You will regularly engage with Cisco Business Units as your partners and customers, Suppliers of the commodity space you are managing and extended Supply Chain functions including Global Supply Management, Product Operations and Global Manufacturing Organization.

Your Impact

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate, with a strong background as a component engineer in connector space, who is eager to become an expert in the multidisciplinary aspects of bringing next generation interconnect designs from concept to production. The ideal candidate should be passionate about problem-solving and continuous improvement, with a commitment to product quality, and capable of delivering advanced high-speed interconnect solutions for Cisco products. They must possess a "can do" attitude, independent thinking, and the ability to effectively communicate complex technical issues across all leadership levels in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Practical experience and understanding of interconnect design, and associated manufacturing complexities, are essential for developing and optimizing connectivity pathways in electronic systems.

In this role, you will leverage your connector expertise while partnering with suppliers to bring to market sophisticated interconnect architectures that optimize signal integrity, reliability, and overall part quality at mass production scale that complies with industry standards and regulatory requirements. You will collaborate with suppliers to predict and validate the behavior of interconnects, addressing potential issues from concept through supplier production MFG phases. Your deep understanding of materials and fabrication processes will ensure designs are technically sound, reliable, high quality, and cost-effective. Additionally, you will lead cross-functional teams, manage vendor relationships, and communicate complex ideas effectively, driving continuous improvement and excellence throughout the connector product lifecycle

Your role will be pivotal in bringing to market the next generation of high-speed architectures through expert interconnect design. Your ability to innovate and adapt to the evolving landscape of electronic design will be an asset to Cisco as we continue to excel our competitive edge in the industry. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Join us in shaping the future of technology.

Minimum Qualifications:

· BSME/BSEE or equivalent with 8+ years experience bringing new products to market.

• Experience working with high-speed interconnect technologies at the component level including fundamentals of associated PCB attach technologies.

• Demonstrated effectiveness leading teams of both internal and external stakeholders to address and resolve performance and quality issues across multiple connector technologies.

• Proficient in mechanical and manufacturing principles, including tolerance analysis, fabrication methods, MFG process controls and measurement validation, component reliability and validation testing.

• Experience with vendor management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with mechanical system design of networking equipment.

• Experienced in managing supplier relationships and implementing rigorous quality control measures to ensure product standards and reliability are consistently met.

• Familiarity with key areas of the interconnect commodity space including Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Signal Integrity, Test, Failure Analysis, and PCB/PCBA fabrication and assembly techniques.

• Competency in SPC, FMEA, 8D/Corrective Action, Cause and Effect Analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), and risk assessment.

• Experience with high speed Twinax cable and associated applications is a plus.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.