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Semiconductor Component Engineer

The application window is expected to close on: 12/05/2025

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Members of the Supply Chain organization at select locations will generally be expected to follow a hybrid work model, which includes two days of in-office attendance each week, with limited exceptions.

Meet the Team

This role will join the Semi & Optics team withing Cisco's Component Quality and Technology Group in Supply Chain. You’ll work with world-class professionals in Component Engineering, Quality, Design, and Supply Chain enabling innovation at the heart of Cisco’s Optics portfolio.

Your Impact

* Conduct component management tasks for a range of semiconductor components (buffers, FETS, crystals, oscillators, memories, processors, FPGAs, ADC/DAC, discrete), and off-the shelf (OTS) power supplies

* Maintain and update component records ensuring accuracy and compliance

* Review and process new part requests by evaluating datasheets, MPNs, attributes, and compliance classification

* Ensure all new parts meet JEDEC reliability standards and Cisco documentation requirements

* Estimate NPI part lifetime estimates to ensure long-term availability and reliability

* Review and assess semiconductor PCNs; verify and qualify changes before implementation

* Review EOL/LTB notices, explore alternates, work with Design teams to mitigate risks and adapt alternate parts

* Assist in preparation and review of technical and compliance documentation

* Work closely with cross-functional teams including design, supply chain and quality assurance

Minimum Qualifications:

* BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field

* 2+ years of experience in semiconductor component engineering, component management or a similar role

* Experience with database-driven component management and technical documentation

Preferred Qualifications

* Familiarity implementing machine learning (ML) or artificial intelligence (AI) methods with engineering workflows

* Ability to interpret complex datasheets and technical documents to support informed decision making

* Familiarity with JEDEC reliability standards and industry best practices

* Detail-oriented, organized, and possesses effective problem-solving skills

* Strong communication and presentation skills and ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

* Willingness to learn and grow in the role

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 $140,800.00 to $183,000.00 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.

+ 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees

+ 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco

+ Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees

+ Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)

+ 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next

+ Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members

+ Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

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:

+ .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

+ 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

+ 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and

+ Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

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:

$140,800.00 - $210,500.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$128,200.00 - $186,700.00

* 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.

Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.