PCBA Test Engineer

This role will be onsite in our Maynard, MA office    Meet the Team   Our team creates manufacturing test solutions for cutting-edge Optical Transceiver products.  We are at the very crossroads between Engineering development, Program Management, and Contract Manufacturing and thus in a unique position to influence cross-functional strategy through our expertise and innovation.  We’re a high-performance team with high visibility, high expectations, and an excellent track record of successes.

Drawing from your industry experience, you'll be an essential member of the Operations Test Engineering organization and a key contributor in the deployment of manufacturing test strategies for optical transceiver subassemblies. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Own end-to-end development and deployment of test solutions for PCBA subassembly hardware from initial fixturing to formal handoff to sustaining team and contract manufacturer. Collaborate closely with Hardware and Mechanical Engineering teams to identify and resolve design issues related to product and evaluation hardware. Use LabVIEW and Python to create and optimize automated test scripts to support test automation. Participate in regression testing of product firmware, and evaluation host software validation. Troubleshoot product sub-assemblies, evaluation boards, thermal fixtures, and process fixtures to ensure readiness for new product platforms. Generate test instructions and fixturing concepts; train contract manufacturing team during product deployment and debug.

2 or 4-year technology degree in Electronics, Engineering Technology, or other relevant focus area. At least two years of relevant manufacturing industry experience Experience in troubleshooting PCBA assemblies, as well as thermal and mechanical fixturing Familiarity with rack-mounted test equipment including communication protocols for automated control such as I2C and SPI Experience with standard debugging equipment such as DVM’s and Oscilloscopes.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or related major. Experience in high volume offshore manufacturing with focus in Optics, RF and\or electronic testing Familiarity with revision control platforms and systems such as Agile or Omnify. In-depth knowledge of manufacturing workflows, GR&R, SPC, and process control-related statistical analysis Experience with test, deployment, and troubleshooting of manufacturing evaluation platforms Python or LabVIEW proficiency Fixture design experience using SolidWorks Why Cisco?  At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.  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 $111,000.00 to $140,500.00 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. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below.