Optical Hardware Product Engineer
Core
Design and sustain optical transceiver components and modules throughout their product lifecycle, focusing on transitioning advanced optical designs into high-volume production.
Role type
Senior IC Optical Hardware Product Engineer
Builds
Optical transceivers, optical sub-assemblies, and optical engines for Cisco's next-generation product portfolio
Domain
Telecommunications / Silicon Photonics / Opto-electronic packaging
Required skills
Design for manufacturability (DFM), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), statistical analysis, Python, JMP Scripting, AI models for yield prediction, opto-electrical testing, Failure Analysis, NPI process development, manufacturing readiness, yield improvement, contract manufacturer (CM) and OSAT partner management
Preferred skills
Active optical alignment, die attach, wire bonding, wafer packaging, chip packaging assembly processes, Bill of Materials & Change Management, Optics & Silicon Photonics sub-assemblies
Technologies
Python, JMP, AI models
Responsibilities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Design, Process, Test, Assembly) to provide feedback on DFM and PFMEA; Execute optical-electrical testing and industry-standard qualification processes; Develop end-to-end manufacturing and test solutions with design, marketing, supply chain, and OSATs; Improve alpha/beta/pilot stage product build yield and troubleshoot manufacturing issues; Drive characterization of NPI and sustaining product yields to meet cost and capacity targets; Establish manufacturing metrics to drive continuous improvement of equipment performance and processes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
