Component Engineer

Cisco

. Define and implement qualification plans for passive, discrete, and logic components .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,300 - $164,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in component engineering, focusing on passive, discrete, and logic components, with a strong emphasis on reliability modeling, quality management, and supplier engagement. Proficient in applying advanced testing methodologies and compliance standards to enhance product performance in high-density AI infrastructure and optical networking.

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Component EngineeringReliability ModelingSupplier EngagementQuality ManagementAccelerated Stress Testing

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Hard Skills

Reliability ModelingFailure AnalysisStatistical Data AnalysisAccelerated Stress TestingComponent-Level Reliability QualificationElectrical Stress AnalysisMechanical ReliabilityDesign Requirements BridgingLifecycle ManagementQuality Improvement

Soft Skills

Communication of Technical ConceptsCollaboration with Business Units

Industry Keywords

Passive ComponentsDiscrete ComponentsLogic ComponentsNetworking IndustryOptical TransceiverIEC StandardsJEDEC StandardsEIA StandardsIPC StandardsHigh-Density AI Infrastructure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and implement qualification plans for passive, discrete, and logic components
Lead root cause analysis initiatives for technical issues and identify failure mechanisms
Manage supplier technology roadmaps to align with business needs and strengthen supply chain resiliency
Collaborate with business units and global suppliers to influence design decisions and mitigate lifecycle risks
Apply reliability modeling and validation techniques to maintain and improve Cisco reliability benchmarks
Proactively manage the lifecycle and quality of passive, discrete, and logic components
Bridge design requirements and global supply chain resiliency
Deliver systemic quality improvements and support integration of high-performance parts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
Master’s degree preferred
6+ years of professional experience in capacitor, transistor, diode, and resistor component engineering, quality, or reliability in networking, server, and/or optical transceiver industries
Strong understanding of passive, discrete, and logic component technologies and applications
Experience defining and implementing component-level reliability qualification programs
Experience with accelerated stress testing, including THB, HAST, TC, and HTOL
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts, risks, and trade-offs to diverse audiences
Experience leading global supplier technical engagements, supplier site audits, technology roadmap alignment, and systemic quality management
Proficiency in reliability modeling, lifetime prediction, failure analysis, and statistical data analysis
Understanding of application-level design, derating methodologies, electrical stress analysis, and mechanical reliability
Expertise in component reliability challenges for high-density AI infrastructure and high-speed optical networking
Familiarity with IEC, JEDEC, EIA, and IPC manufacturing standards and regulatory compliance requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available, vesting following continued employment
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies
Performance-based incentive pay for sales-plan employees