Manufacturing Test Engineer
Cisco Systems, Inc. | |
$134,300.00 to $195,400.00
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life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k)
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United States, Massachusetts, Maynard | |
Nov 18, 2025 | |
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The application window is expected to close on: October 24, 2025.
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team Our team develops manufacturing test solutions for innovative Optical Transceiver products. We are at the very crossroads between Engineering development, Program Management, and Contract Manufacturing and thus in an outstanding position to influence cross-functional strategy through our expertise and innovation. We're a high-performance team with high visibility, high expectations, and an excellent track record of successes. Your Impact Drawing from your industry experience, you'll be a key member of the Operations Test Engineering organization and a key contributor in the development of manufacturing test strategies for optical transceiver products. This includes development of calibrationtest software as well as support of associated data tools, software architecture, and test infrastructure. Job Duties and Responsibilities: * Test software development to support volume manufacturing of optical transceiver products * Improvement of supporting data tools and test infrastructure, ownership of platform and software migrations. * Work across teams to drivecreate innovative software strategies to optimize test densities and cost of test. * Drive scalability of overall test architecturesstrategies. * Support deployed manufacturing test processes and drive continuous improvement * Define test station qualification strategies during NPI (GRR, SPC), drive related improvements and eventual hand-off to offshore support team. Minimum Qualifications: * At least six years relevant manufacturing industry experience * Experience in development and deployment of manufacturing test software and infrastructure * Experience in high volume offshore manufacturing with focus in Optics, RF andor digital test development * Proficient in LabVIEW/TestStand * Experience with statistical analysis tools such as JMP, Data Conductor, DataPower, or Power BI, with proven use of such tools to solve sophisticated Test Engineering problems. Preferred Qualifications: * MS Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems, Physics or other relevant major. * NI/LabVIEW certification * Experience with SQL and data query tools * Proficient in Python, C#, or other text-based languages * Experience using source control platforms such as Perforce, Clear Case, etc. * Familiarity with revision control platforms and systems such as Agile or Omnify. * In-depth knowledge of manufacturing workflows, GR&R, SPC, and process control-related statistical analysis * Experience with rack-mounted test equipment including communication protocols for automated control. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put - we power the future. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $134,300.00 to $195,400.00 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.Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies. Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below: New York City Metro Area: $152,400.00 - $255,100.00Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $134,300.00 - $224,800.00* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements. | |
$134,300.00 to $195,400.00
life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k)
Nov 18, 2025