Senior PCB Component Engineer
Core
Develop next-generation PCB solutions, manage supplier selection and qualification, and lead failure analysis for Printed Circuit Boards.
Role type
Senior PCB Component Engineer (Supplier Quality & Technology)
Builds
Next-generation PCB solutions and commodity strategies for Cisco Business Units
Domain
Semiconductor and systems design, PCB manufacturing, supply chain management
Required skills
PCB design specifications, manufacturing fabrication and test, materials knowledge (laminates and resins), reliability engineering, failure analysis techniques (FMEA, 8D, Fishbone IFD, DOE), supplier relationship management, risk assessment
Preferred skills
Interconnect design (Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Signal Integrity), conflict resolution, project leadership, cross-organizational collaboration
Technologies
FMEA, 8D/Corrective Action, Fishbone IFD, Cause and Effect Analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE)
Responsibilities
Partner with development engineers and suppliers to create innovative PCB solutions; Contribute to PCB commodity strategy development; Assess and qualify PCB suppliers through technical audits; Lead PCB failure analysis and drive containment and corrective actions; Resolve complex technical issues with manufacturing and engineering teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
