Component Engineer (Hybrid)

The application window is expected to close on: 08/28/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received .

This is a hybrid position in San Jose, California, United States with at least 1 day in office.

You will join the Component Quality and Technology (CQT) team, a vital part of Cisco's Global Supply Management Organization. CQT serves as a hub for technical innovation, where team members evaluate and develop new technologies to drive ongoing product differentiation.

You will be a part of a team that seamlessly blends expertise in semiconductor and systems design, combining traditional knowledge with groundbreaking data analytics techniques to tackle increasingly sophisticated problems. You will regularly engage with Cisco Business Units as your partners and customers, Suppliers of the commodity space you are managing and the extended Supply Chain functions including Global Supply Management, Product Operations and Global Manufacturing Organization.

Cisco is seeking a passionate Sr. Component Engineer to join our team, focusing on electronic product design and multidisciplinary power delivery to support the development of next-generation products. This role is critical to driving robust, defensive design implementations and ensuring the seamless integration of power circuits within our systems.

By employing technical expertise in sub-components, manufacturing processes, and system-level analysis, the successful candidate will play a vital role in enabling Cisco's AI growth and maintaining our commitment to delivering high-quality, future-ready solutions.

Responsibilities include:

• Resolve complex, multidisciplinary issues by proactively identifying and addressing challenges in power delivery circuits and system-level integration.
• Collaborate with Cisco Business Units and external suppliers to anticipate, document, and validate the performance signatures and behavior of power circuits, including board mount power modules.
• Use technical expertise and independent thinking to identify contributing factors to design issues and implement necessary corrective actions.
• Communicate complex technical information effectively within a dynamic, fast-paced environment to support product development and innovation.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering or equivalent fields.
• 5+ years of electronic design, field applications, and/or component engineering experience.
• Experience resolving issues related to production and field failures.
• Experience or exposure to technical review for DFM (Design for Manufacturing), and manufacturing readiness.
• Experience on driving failure analysis to resolve performance and quality issues within complex components and assemblies - including but not limited to at least one of the following: Fishbone Analysis, Cause and Effect Analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), 8D/Preventive and Corrective Actions, and exposure/risk assessment.

• Supplier relationship management experience
• Strong background in power electronics, board design, circuit analysis, PCB layout, hardware debugging, basic digital logic and communication interfaces.
• Familiarity with IPC-9592B and JESD22 standards on reliability evaluation requirements for Power Conversion Devices and Semiconductor IC/packaged solid state devices.
• Deep knowledge of mixed signal and power components, including their properties, manufacturing processes, process control, and testing strategies.
• Proficient in all aspects of product design, development, fabrication, characterization, qualification, testing, quality, and reliability.
• Demonstrated competency in driving rigorous quality control measures and continuous improvements to ensure product quality standards and reliability are consistently met.

The starting salary range posted for this position is $143,100.00 to $185,900.00 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.