Senior Manufacturing Development Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Development Engineer

As a member of the Assembly Sciences & Technology Team, our charter is to:

Work with our EMS partners to assess and develop assembly processes for emerging technologies. Work with Cisco Design teams on DFM issues. Responsibilities include:

1. Process development on new components and connectors with unique interconnect structures.
2. Failure analysis support and risk assessment on PCBA with assembly-related issues. Acts as a senior technical contributor to Cisco.
3. Integration of liquid cooling systems into mechanical systems.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

1. This position will require the candidate to have in-depth knowledge in SMT and through-hole assembly, rework of these devices, soldering materials (including low-temperature solder alloys), and very large body BGA assembly processes, as well as mechanical assembly of PCBA’s into chassis.
2. Experience in high complexity PCB assembly processes (SMT, Wave, backplane) required.
3. Detailed understanding of PCBA-related industry standards, specifications, and test methods.
4. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong leadership, and teamwork skills.
5. Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional programs and supplier management.
6. Good understanding of component packaging and PCB technologies is desirable.
7. Technical depth in materials science including metallurgy and polymer (processing and properties) would also be beneficial.
8. International travel is required, 15 to 25%.
9. Typically requires BSME (MSME preferred) or equivalent experience plus 8 - 10 years of relevant manufacturing experience (production floor experience an advantage).

Like to have Skills:

1. Excellent collaboration with cross-functional/virtual teams to solve complex problems innovatively.
2. Able to apply in-depth technical knowledge to non-standard situations to accomplish advanced troubleshooting on new or old problems.
3. In-depth understanding of tools, techniques, and manufacturing practices and resource relationships.
4. Able to apply expert knowledge and understanding of all interdependencies between business processes.
5. Uses outside contacts to develop an understanding of state-of-the-art applications.
6. Able to accomplish root cause analysis and resolve problems on a conceptual and advanced troubleshooting level.
7. Knowledge of system integration and mechanical is an advantage.

Why You’ll Love Cisco:

We change the World; you will become passionate about your employer and the brand you represent. Everything is converging on the Internet, making networked connections more meaningful than ever before in our lives. Our employees' groundbreaking ideas impact everything. Here, that means we take creative ideas from the drawing board to dynamic solutions that have real-world impact. You'll collaborate with Cisco leaders, partner with mentors, and develop incredible relationships with colleagues who share your interest in connecting the unconnected. You'll be part of a team that cares about its customers, enjoys having fun, and you'll take part in changing the lives of those in our local communities. Come prepared to be encouraged and inspired.

At Cisco, each person brings their unique talents to work as a team and make a difference.

Yes, our technology changes the way the world works, lives, plays, and learns, but our edge comes from our people.

- We connect everything – people, process, data, and things – and we use those connections to change our world for the better.

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- We benefit everyone - We do all of this while striving for a culture that empowers every person to be the difference, at work and in our communities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles, the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and numerous wellbeing offerings. Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday, plus a day off for their birthday. Employees accrue up to 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) each year and have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues without tapping into their PTO. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.