Photonic Test Engineer

About the role

Meet the Team As a Photonic Test Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing/supporting the next generation component and packaging platform for Cisco's Silicon Photonics Integrated Circuits and chipsets. As a key member of the platform development team that is responsible for developing photonic components, tools and processes, you’ll devise, develop and execute engineering-test processes supporting novel optical components to be used in Cisco’s silicon photonics product offerings.

Responsibilities

• Design, Develop and Support
  - Devise, develop, build and perform engineering tests to support Cisco’s silicon photonics co-packaged optics platform.
  - Perform failure analysis on optical components and assemblies.
  - Resolve issues using structured problem-solving methodologies.
  - Recommend and implement test/assembly/process improvements, including cycle time reduction and automation of system to minimize required operator time and intervention.
• Diagnostics Development & Lifecycle Management
  - Support specialized testing needs to verify performance of new components, processes, and tools 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.
• Collaboration & Team Development
  - Partner with hardware, software, manufacturing 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.

Requirements

• Bachelors + 7 years of related experience, or Masters + 4 years of related experience, or PhD + 1 year of related experience.
• Experience with photonic test.
• C# and SQL skills highly desired.
• 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.
• Ability to travel internationally occasionally.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors + 7 years of related experience, or Masters + 4 years of related experience, or PhD + 1 year of related experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: C# and SQL skills highly desired, 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, Ability to travel internationally occasionally.

Skills

• Photonic test skills.
• C# and SQL skills.
• Data analysis (SQL/JMP).
• Knowledge of photonics, fiber optics and semiconductor lasers.

Benefits

At Cisco, we offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. The starting salary range posted for this position is $128,200.00 to $162,300.00 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.

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 leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance.

Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.

Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
• paid year-end holiday shutdown
• 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies. Employees On Sales Plans Earn Performance-based Incentive Pay On Top Of Their Base Salary, Which Is Split Between Quota And Non-quota Components, Subject To The Applicable Cisco Plan.

For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

• New York City Metro Area: $152,400.00 - $255,100.00
• Non-Metro New York State & Washington State: $134,300.00 - $224,800.00