Overview
In this role you will own the qualification of Cisco's optical devices and assembly processes, influencing supplier and technology choices across optical transport and transceiver products. You will collaborate with design and supply teams to qualify WLM and optical transceivers, guiding vendor selection and reliability strategies. You'll conduct design reviews, audits, and failure analyses to ensure quality and manufacturing readiness across cross-functional programs. This position offers the chance to shape technology development and commodity strategy at scale within Cisco's global ops network.
Retribuzione / Benefits
salary range provided
annual bonuses
incentive pay programs
location-based compensation details
premio eligibility
Responsabilità
Technically assess optical suppliers and next-gen technologies, including materials, packaging, and quality/reliability aspects
Lead design and process reviews and audits to verify robustness and manufacturing readiness
Assess reliability risk and execute qualification plans; resolve technical issues
Own quality, reliability, and manufacturability of WLM line cards, sub-systems, and transceivers from design to end-of-life




Partner with global supply management to shape commodity strategy and supplier selection
Identify and drive containment and corrective actions for critical issues affecting products
Develop and manage suppliers' quality performance
Requisiti fondamentali
MS in Optical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science or similar field
Minimum 5 years in optics, specifically WLM technology and optical transceiver design, assembly and reliability
Experience with line cards, sub-systems, circuit packs, and related components (EDFA, DGE, WXC, OTDR, OCM, OSC, etc.) and components (tunable lasers, SFP, TOSA/ROSA, etc.)
Knowledge of optoelectronics, packaging processes, and reliability qualification
Strong understanding of optical sub-assemblies, components, semiconductors, and multi-function passives (WDM, iWDM, TOF-VOA, etc.)
Proven ability to work in multi-functional teams and with external suppliers
Good grasp of reliability engineering and quality metrics
Excellent communication, data presentation and influencing skills
cross-functional collaboration
influencing and negotiation
problem-solving
optical engineering
Wavelength management (WLM)
optical transceiver design and reliability

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