Hardware Engineer

Cisco

. Review and cross-check module configuration documents, spreadsheets, and system records .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $124,000 - $174,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in configuration management and technical documentation, with a strong focus on process improvement and automation. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experienced in supporting manufacturing operations and engineering change orders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Configuration ManagementTechnical DocumentationMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyEngineering Change Orders ProcessingWorkflow Automation

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Hard Skills

Configuration ManagementTechnical DocumentationMicrosoft ExcelData ValidationSQL QueriesPython ProgrammingLabel Design SoftwareSource Control SystemsProcess ImprovementEngineering Operations

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

SharePointProcess-Automation ToolsAdobe PhotoshopRelational DatabasesData-Validation Tools

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing SupportProduction RampsChange-Control EnvironmentContract ManufacturersConfiguration-Controlled Content

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and cross-check module configuration documents, spreadsheets, and system records
Identify and resolve missing, conflicting, duplicated, or incorrectly formatted configuration information
Process and track engineering change orders using internal websites, SharePoint, and process-automation tools
Coordinate with contract manufacturers, engineers, and Sales Applications Engineering to obtain information and complete engineering changes on schedule
Maintain configuration records and supporting technical documentation according to established processes and quality standards
Support production ramps by prioritizing time-sensitive configuration updates
Respond to manufacturing-related requests
Assist with creation, review, and maintenance of product label templates and configuration-controlled content
Provide first- and second-level support for configuration issues affecting the production environment
Improve configuration-management workflows by identifying repetitive tasks, process gaps, and automation opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
3+ years of experience in configuration management, technical documentation, engineering operations, manufacturing support, or a related role
Applied experience with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookup functions, pivot tables, data validation, and macros
Experience reviewing technical documents and structured data for accuracy and consistency
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and written and verbal communication skills
Preferred: Experience supporting hardware or software configuration processes
Preferred: Experience processing engineering change orders or working in a formal change-control environment
Preferred: Experience supporting manufacturing operations, production ramps, or contract manufacturers
Preferred: Familiarity with hardware or software testing
Preferred: Software development proficiency in Python
Preferred: Experience with source control systems such as Git
Preferred: Experience with label-design software, Adobe Photoshop, or similar tools
Preferred: Working knowledge of relational databases and basic SQL queries
Preferred: Experience providing first- or second-level support in a production environment
Preferred: Experience with workflow automation, data-validation tools, or process-improvement initiatives

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
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