Component Engineering Technical Leader
Core
Lead optical device and assembly process qualification for Cisco's optical transport and optical transceiver products, ensuring quality, reliability, and manufactability from design to end-of-life.
Role type
Senior Optical Component Engineer (Technical Leader)
Builds
Optical transceivers, optical modules, and optical transport products
Domain
Telecommunications / Optoelectronics
Required skills
Optoelectronics expertise, Optical materials knowledge, Reliability engineering, Quality metrics, Supplier management, Failure analysis, Design reviews, Process audits
Preferred skills
8D problem solving, Statistical process control, Semiconductor failure analysis, Troubleshooting optical assembly issues
Technologies
TOSA, ROSA, Tunable lasers, Optical sub-assemblies
Responsibilities
Assess and qualify suppliers for WLM and optical transceivers; Conduct technical assessments of optical suppliers and next-gen technologies; Perform design and process reviews/audits for manufacturing readiness; Own quality/reliability/manufacturability of optical sub-modules; Drive product/component failure analysis and corrective actions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with cross-functional leadership