Photonic Packaging Engineer

About the role

The Photonic Packaging Engineer in our Optics group plays a key role in developing and supporting the next generation packaging platform for Cisco’s Silicon Photonics Integrated Circuits and chipsets. You will design, develop, and support engineering tools, gather and analyze data from automated packaging tools/processes, recommend and implement process improvements, and collaborate with various teams to ensure successful product deployment.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for Cisco’s internally developed photonic assembly packaging tools.
• Gather and analyze data from Cisco’s automated packaging tools/processes to shape new projects targeting improvement in novel subassemblies used in Cisco-designed high-volume manufacturing platforms.
• Recommend and implement test/assembly/process improvements, including cycle time reduction and automation of system to minimize required operator time and intervention.
• Design, build, and test prototypes of critical, complex electromechanical assemblies to be used in automated manufacturing/test tools.
• Follow new tools, processes, and components from development to production to ensure successful integration of new platform technologies.
• Apply analytics and AI/ML to stimulate edge cases, optimize strategies, improve coverage, usability, debug capabilities and problem detection using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Partner with hardware, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure multi-functional alignment and successful transition to manufacturing.
• Develop and execute project plans with predictability, quality and velocity.
• Collaborate and travel to assure successful product deployment across a global environment.
• Mentor and develop high-performing teams, emphasizing continuous learning in diagnostics, data engineering, advanced analytics, and effective use of AI-assisted development tools.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s + 7 years of related experience, or Master’s + 4 years of related experience, or PhD + 1 year of related experience
• Hardware/process automation experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in hardware/software automation of photonics assembly/test
• Experience with machine vision in an automation environment
• Data analysis (SQL/JMP) in a semiconductor production environment
• Software development using C# on .NET
• Knowledge of photonics, fiber optics and semiconductor lasers

Skills

Strong understanding of photonics, fiber optics, and semiconductor lasers. Proficiency in C# on .NET, SQL, and JMP. Experience with machine vision and automation tools. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent collaboration and mentoring abilities.

Benefits

Includes medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include paid time off, sick time, and potential bonus structures based on performance.

Pay

$134,300.00 to $195,400.00 annually, depending on location and experience.

Schedule

Onsite role requiring working out of Carlsbad, CA office location.