Manufacturing Test Engineer
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Location:Maynard, Massachusetts, US
Area of InterestEngineer - Software
Compensation Range134300 USD - 195400 USD
Job TypeProfessional
Technology InterestPortfolio
Job Id1448337
The application window is expected to close on: October 23, 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 calibration\test 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 drive\create innovative software strategies to optimize test densities and cost of test.
Drive scalability of overall test architectures\strategies.
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:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Systems, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or other relevant major.
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 and\or digital test development
Proficient in LabVIEW
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.
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