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Engineering Technician

Milpitas, California, USFull-time$91k2026-10-28 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Support critical hardware engineering activities across design, prototype bring-up, quality control, and PCB/PCBA rework for Cisco's Service Provider Routing Hardware.

Role type

Engineering Technician (Hardware)

Builds

Cisco core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products

Domain

Networking Hardware Engineering

Required skills

component-level rework, fine-pitch SMT/thru-hole hand soldering, microscopic inspection, reading electronic schematics, interpreting PCB layout drawings, operating lab machinery

Preferred skills

IPC-A-610 or IPC/WHMA-A-620 soldering certification, experience with basic test instruments, strong documentation skills

Technologies

BGA rework stations, hot-air systems, soldering stations, inspection/X-ray tools

Responsibilities

Perform component-level rework, trace modifications, jumper wiring, and precision hand soldering; Safely set up, operate, and maintain advanced lab machinery and rework tools; Generate and maintain accurate rework logs and rework documentation

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC