Engineering Technician

Responsibilities

• Execute functional, parametric, and environmental tests (including thermal cycling and humidity) on optical transceiver modules and supporting hardware.
• Troubleshooting Diagnose complex hardware issues at the module, board, and component level using systematic debug methodologies.
• Lab Management: Configure, calibrate, and maintain complex lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, network analyzers, optical, environmental chambers, etc.)
• Collect, analyze, and summarize test data to identify trends, anomalies, and failure modes.
• Work closely with hardware, optical, and test engineers to support NPI and validation projects, providing clear technical documentation and failure analysis insights.
• Identify opportunities to improve test efficiency, repeatability, and data quality through improved procedures and automation workflows.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in engineering technology, Electronics, Physics, or a related technical field or equivalent experience.
• 5 + years of hands-on experience in a testing, manufacturing, or laboratory environment
• Experience in reading and interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings; solid understanding of electronic test principles and measurement techniques
• Experience working with lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, network analyzers, DMMs, power supplies, BERTs, traffic generators, and optical test equipment)
• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 25+ lbs. and work in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Experience working with optical transceivers, fiber interconnects.
• Exposure to high-speed communication products (e.g., pluggable transceiver modules)
• Familiarity with DVT, NPI, or reliability testing environments
• Basic scripting experience for test automation and data logging (e.g., Python)
• Why Cisco?
• We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
• Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
• The starting salary range posted for this position is $80,700.00 to $102,100.00 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.

Benefits

Additional Information

The application window is expected to close on: 07/12/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . This role requires the employee to work onsite at the Carlsbad, CA office location. Meet the Team The Common Hardware Group (CHG) creates innovative hardware platforms central to the AI era, powering Cisco's core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products for organizations globally. Our innovations in silicon, optics, and hardware platforms-like Silicon One-are shaping the technology industry. Join Cisco's Optical Engineering team and collaborate with multidisciplinary groups across product development, from design to manufacturing. You'll partner with silicon design, hardware, test, software/firmware, silicon photonics, packaging, systems, marketing/applications, and manufacturing teams to deliver amazing next-generation optical interconnect solutions.

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