Cisco Hardware Engineering Technical Leader 

United States, California, San Jose 

469793959

As a Hardware Engineering Technical Leader, you will develop highly reliable Board-Mounted Power (BMP) Systems for Cisco's networking products. These products range from 10W IP phones to 3000W+ Data Center and Service Provider switches and routers.

• Develop and qualify BMP Systems to meet the power requirements of new products.
• Participate in power design verification tests
• Develop and execute test plans for upcoming power designs
• Document procedures, plans, and specifications used by the BMP team
• Ensure that all hardware engineering projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with the organization's established policies and objectives
• Assist in the resolution of power-related field/product issues for assigned projects
• Research the latest technological advances in the power industry, identify benefits to Cisco, and lead efforts to enable the technology in Cisco products.

• You have an analog or power design background and can learn quickly.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to think and act pro-actively and drive issues to resolution
• Ability to work effectively with multi-functional teams
• Excellent presentation skills, with a focus on addressing various audiences effectively
• Ability to quickly document the results of your work in a clear, concise, and complete manner

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering or power electronics with 7+ years of related experience or a Master's degree in electrical or computer engineering or power electronics with 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience with power design, analog design, OR power electronics.
• Experience with design tools: Examples: Cadence, Allegro, LTspice, PSpice

• Knowledge and interest in both Board Mounted and Front End Power design
• Knowledge of all power design topologies.
• Experience in designing dc-dc power supplies
• Schematic capture and CAD layout review tools
• Expertise in power integrity simulation tools, such as PCB and co-pkg simulations, using PowerDC, SIWave, or Hyperlinx.
• Experience using Stability analyzers, oscilloscopes, function generators, electronic loads, and bench power supplies.
• Experience with soldering
• Experience with and expertise in troubleshooting complex analog or power designs
• Experience in designing system power for the highest efficiency

We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other's backs, recognize our accomplishments, and grow together. We celebrate and support one another – from big and small things to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get ten days off each year to do just that).