Test Development Engineer

We are the Cloud Networking Product Operations Test Team in Cisco's Supply Chain Organization, supporting new product introductions for data center switches. We support the Nexus switches of next-generation data centers and cloud switches, which feature high performance, low latency, and outstanding power efficiency in a wide range of compact form factors. The series contains groundbreaking technologies, making it the best in the industry.

We are an outstanding team where you will be working with HW/SW/Diag Engineers, Product Operations teams, the Central team, Mfg Operations, and Contract Manufacturers. There are opportunities to initiate a project starting from the New Product Introduction (NPI) phase to the End of Life (EOL) phase.

The organization is seeking a Test Development Engineer. This is your opportunity to innovate and continue to grow your skills!

• End-to-end test development of data center switching products
• Develop test automation script using Python
• Support EMS partners and product-related testing issues
• Collaborate with product team to implement and implement test strategies, test plans, and test processes
• Generate product-specific test plans and drive test coverage based on product requirements
• Design, build, and deploy test platforms for Cisco's global manufacturing partner
• Analyze, approach, and root cause manufacturing yield issues and field escapes
• Drive issues to closure with preventive measures
• Drive test-related improvement and optimization
• Specify, develop, and/or procure test equipment, test fixtures, and test solutions
• Define debug processes for test engineers in manufacturing sites

• Minimum of 4 years of test engineering experience with a solid understanding of standard Design for Test (DFT) techniques and a basic understanding of Cisco or industry-standard testing methodologies.
• Additionally, experience in the electronics manufacturing industry or in automated hardware or software testing is required.
• Proficient in Software Programming, specifically Python and Bash
• Strong adherence to coding standards.
• Familiarity with version control and continuous integration software tools such as Github and Jenkins.
• Experience in manufacturing and hardware testing, with the ability to debug, analyze, and identify root causes of manufacturing yield and test issues.

• Experience in data networking and strong knowledge of statistical analysis
• Proactive and adaptable, with a strong commitment to continuous learning and growth
• Proficient in automation platforms
• Understanding of hardware architectures, design concepts, and engineering development practices
• Skilled in driving resolution of hardware design and diagnostic issues

At Cisco, we are revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions.

Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

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