Component Engineer - Board-Mount Power
Core
Component Engineer supporting board-mount power component technology, qualification, supplier engagement, and manufacturing readiness for Cisco products.
Role type
Senior IC component engineer (power electronics)
Builds
Board-mount power modules, DC-DC converters, and power conversion components for Cisco hardware platforms
Domain
Power electronics, component manufacturing, and supply chain quality
Required skills
component qualification, supplier factory audits, failure analysis, root-cause analysis, manufacturing process assessment, reliability testing, 8D reporting, risk identification, technical risk translation
Preferred skills
GaN/SiC wide-bandgap technology, high-voltage DC-DC conversion, magnetics design, PCB/substrate technologies, SPC/FMEA, high-reliability product experience
Technologies
DC-DC converters, power modules, intermediate bus converters, GaN, SiC, PCB, substrates, solder interconnects
Responsibilities
Evaluate and qualify new components and suppliers; conduct supplier manufacturing facility visits and process audits; identify and drive corrective actions for quality and reliability risks; review supplier test coverage and change notifications; support component and board-level failure analysis; assess manufacturing capacity and ramp risks for new products
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
