Cisco
Electrical Engineering Technical Leader (Onsite)
$151K–$282K
Milpitas, California, US · Onsite Only · Full-time · Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Experience
- 15+ years related experience.
- Education
- BS degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
About the job
Leads electrical and PCB product engineering through new product introduction, manufacturing, and sustaining, including design support, board bring-up, debugging, and quality and cost improvements.
What you'll do
- Lead NPI and technical lifecycle activities, from pre-concept through end of life, including documentation and component qualification.
- Drive PCB material and supplier decisions, BOM risk management, FMEA, and collaboration to resolve DfX issues before product release.
- Lead lab experimentation, board bring-up, debugging, and complex issue resolution; support product quality, value engineering, and cost avoidance.
What they ask for
- BS degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent plus 15+ years related experience.
- Debug and troubleshoot system hardware to board and component level; characterize timing interfaces and test, debug, and bring up prototype boards.
- Experience with Allegro, Valor, and other manufacturing tools; proficiency with design tools such as schematic, CAD, and other CAE tools.
- Deep understanding of PCB materials, fabrication, design impacts, assembly processes, and technology; experience leading end-to-end optical and regular Printed Circuit Board Assembly.
Nice to have
- Experience working on a switch/router product.
- Good written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; ability to work in a team and multitask.
Pay
$171,600.00 to $245,000.00 USD base salary; $171,600.00 - $281,800.00 USD base salary; $151,300.00 - $250,900.00 USD base salary
Tools
Allegro, Valor, schematic, CAD, CAE tools, scope, logic analyzers, TDR
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