Mechanical Engineer
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Responsibilities
- High Level Responsibilities:
- Provide new product introduction support for on-going engineering from pre-concept commit through EOL.
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders in development of processes and technology to support new product development
- BOM structuring and BOM risk Management.
- collaborate with design (hardware, mechanical and electrical product engineering) team for Dfx issues and ensure that they are resolved prior to release of the product.
- Drive and participate in design and manufacturing FMEA
- Provide leadership in driving the product quality issues in NPI and sustaining
- Value engineering and cost avoidance ( pre-production release) - Engage early with Component Engineering, T&Q, GSM and Hardware engineering and influence on component selection, process efficiency, and design changes
- Design lab experimentation /and resolve DOE/EFA items from the field
- Assessing CM and supply chain technical capability gaps
- Crafting, analyzing, and releasing product documentation
- Technical lifecycle management (defect reduction team participation, new component qualification, etc)
- Leadership and direction of complex issue resolution
Requirements
- BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent plus 12+ years related experience
- Understanding of good design concepts and engineering development practices. Using various CAD tools and knowledge of manufacturing process and tolerances trouble-shoot failing system down to mechanical part level / design related issue.
- Experiences with CREO CAD tools used in the job.
- Deep understanding of sheet metal fabrication and PCB assembly process and technology.
- Proven ability to work in a team setting and multi-task.
- Experience working on a switch/router product is a plus
- Good written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Design tools proficiency (Valor, schematic, CAD, other CAE tools)
- Deep understanding of the end-to-end process for optical and regular Printed Circuit Board Assembly.
- Why Cisco?
- We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
Additional Information
NOTE: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team The Product Operations team within the Core Routing Business Unit (CRBU) plays a critical role in delivering Cisco's next-generation hardware products at scale. Working at the intersection of engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing, the team ensures seamless product lifecycle execution-from new product introduction to high-volume production and customer delivery. With a strong focus on reliability, efficiency, and operational excellence, the team drives impact across global operations and enables successful product outcomes.
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