Sr Hardware Test and Packaging Engineer

The application window is expected to close on 1/30/2026.

This is an onsite role and will require working out of our Carlsbad, CA office location.

As Hardware Test & Packaging Engineer, you will help develop and support Cisco's next generation component and packaging platform for Cisco's Silicon Photonics Integrated Circuits and chipsets. As a member of the platform team (engineering), you'll be responsible for improving and supporting high-volume, automated optical assembly and test processes.

Design, Develop and Support

• Work as part of platform team that develops tools and components for high-volume manufacturing to support, debug and improve tools and processes
• Analyze data from Cisco's automated packaging tools/processes to shape new projects targeting improvements in Cisco-designed high-volume manufacturing platforms
• Recommend and implement test/assembly/process improvements, including cycle time reduction, and identify improvements required to maximize systems throughput and quality.
• Design, build, and test prototypes of complex electromechanical assemblies to be used in automated manufacturing tools.

• Follow new tools, processes and components from development to production to ensure successful integration of new platform technologies.
• Devise and perform complex tests needed during FA as part of development and continuous improvement.
• Apply data analytics leveraging AI/ML for proactive problem detection and resolution
• Ensure high standards of reliability, quality, and efficiency in all diagnostic work.

• Partner with hardware, software, manufacturing, and product engineering teams to ensure alignment and successful program delivery.
• Develop and execute project plans with predictability, quality and velocity.
• Collaborate and travel to assure successful product deployment across a global environment

• Bachelors + 7 years of related experience, or Masters + 4 years of related experience, or PhD + 1 year of related experience.
• Experience with photonic test or photonic assembly in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to travel internationally to support projects/internal customers in theater

• Experience in hardware/software automation of photonics assembly/test.
• Data analysis (SQL/JMP) in a semiconductor production environment
• Knowledge of photonics, fiber optics and semiconductor lasers

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The starting salary range posted for this position is $ to $ and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental…