Electrical Product Engineer - Enterprise Switching

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  • Location:
    Austin, Texas, US
  • Alternate Location
    San Jose, California, US
  • Area of Interest
    Supply Chain
  • Compensation Range
    101300 USD - 131500 USD
  • Job Type
    Professional
  • Technology Interest
    Networking
  • Job Id
    1431677

Extended Deadline: Application window has been extended and expected to close on 02/19/2025. However, the job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.


Meet the Team


The Electrical Product Engineer (EPE) will partner closely with the Cisco Development organization, including HW Development Engineering, Compliance and Safety, the Program Management organization, and other extended partners within the Supply Chain Organization and the Contract Manufacturing partners located throughout the globe.

Our Product Engineers provide new products and ongoing engineering (including DFx) support for a specific product or group of products from pre-concept commit through end-of-life. They interface with design, process, test, and reliability engineering to tackle problems. They sustain products with cost reductions and design-related yield improvements.


Your Impact

The Enterprise Switching Product Operations team in Cisco's Supply Chain Organization is seeking an Electrical Product Engineer to reside in Austin, TX. This team supports the Enterprise Switch Business Unit, which is based in Austin, TX, and San Jose, California, USA. Our products contain innovative technologies that make them the best in the industry. The product platforms are Catalyst 2K, 3K, and 4K.

As an Electrical Product Engineer, you will provide new products and ongoing engineering support for a specific group of products from early conceptual designs through the end of life. You will interface and partner closely with Electrical Design Engineering, Hardware and compliance Engineering, extended partners within Supply Chain Operations, and Contract Manufacturing partners to lead the NPI and sustaining product support requirements. 

New Product Introduction responsibilities (NPI) involve influence and action related to the optimal Cost, Quality and Delivery of the products throughout the supply chain and customer environment. DfX is a primary focus area involving design for manufacturability, assembly, test, cost, quality, supply chain and customer use within the new product development process. 

Sustaining product engineering responsibilities are highly focused to Value Engineering and technical expertise to support action and issues found during the lifecycle of the product.


Minimum Qualifications: 
  • You should have a minimum of a BS in Electrical Engineering 
  • Experience as Electrical Engineer in Manufacturing capability
  • Knowledge and expertise of all aspects of DFx, the systematic consideration of manufacturing issues in the design and development process, facilitating the fabrication of the product’s components and their assembly into a more reliable, manufacturable and serviceable product.
  • Experience in printed circuit board (PCB) and (PCBA) manufacturing
  • The ability to work effectively in a diverse and cross-functional team environment. 

Preferred Qualifications:
  • MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and systems used for Networking Equipment
  • Knowledge of the commodities used in the electrical systems of Cisco products
  • You must possess strong communication and influence skills while working in a very collaborative and results-oriented team environment.

We are Cisco

#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all. 

Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best. 

We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do! 

Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us! 

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.

Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter.  Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. 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 up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

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