Senior Manufacturing Development Engineer

  • Location:
    Guadalajara, Mexico
  • Area of Interest
    Supply Chain
  • Job Type
    Professional
  • Technology Interest
    *None
  • Job Id
    1425262
As a member in the Assembly Sciences & Technology Team, our charter is to:

Work with our EMS partners to assess and develop assembly processes for emerging technologies. Work with Cisco Design teams on DFM issues. Responsibilities include:

- Process development on new components, connectors with unique interconnect structures

- Failure analysis support and risk assessment on PCBA with assembly related issues. Acts as a senior technical contributor to Cisco. 

- Integration of liquid cooling systems into mechanical systems.



Required Skills and Knowledge:

- This position will require the candidate to have a in depth knowledge in SMT and through hole assembly, rework of these devices, soldering materials (including low temperature solder alloys), very large body BGA assembly processes. mechanical assembly of PCBA’s into chassis.

- Experience in high complexity PCB assembly processes (SMT, Wave, backplane) required. 

- Detailed understanding of PCBA related industry standards, specifications and test methods. 

- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong leadership and teamwork skills. 

- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional programs and supplier management. 

- Good understanding on component packaging and PCB technologies are desirable. 

- Technical depth in the areas of materials science including metallurgy and polymer (processing and properties) would also be beneficial.

- International travel is required, 15 to 25%

- Typically requires BSME (MSME preferred) or equivalent experience plus 8 - 10 years relevant manufacturing experience (production floor experience an advantage).

Like to have Skills:

Excellent collaboration with cross-functional / virtual teams to solve complex problems in an innovative manner.

- Able to apply in-depth technical knowledge to non-standard situations to accomplish advanced troubleshooting on new or old problems.

- In-depth understanding of tools, techniques and manufacturing practices and resource relationships.

- Able to apply expert knowledge and understanding of all inter dependencies between business processes.

- Uses outside contacts to develop understanding of state-of-the-art applications.

- Able to accomplish root cause analysis and resolve problems on a conceptual and advanced troubleshooting level.

- Knowledge of system integration and mechanical an advantage.



Why You’ll Love Cisco

We change the World, you will become passionate about your employer and the brand you represent. Everything is converging on the Internet, making networked connections more meaningful than ever before in our lives. Our employees' groundbreaking ideas impact everything. Here, that means we take creative ideas from the drawing board to dynamic solutions that have real world impact. You'll collaborate with Cisco leaders, partner with mentors, and develop incredible relationships with colleagues who share your interest in connecting the unconnected. You'll be part a team that cares about its customers, enjoys having fun, and you'll take part in changing the lives of those in our local communities. Come prepared to be encouraged and inspired.

At Cisco, each person brings their unique talents to work as a team and make a difference.

Yes, our technology changes the way the world works, lives, plays and learns, but our edge comes from our people.

- We connect everything – people, process, data and things – and we use those connections to change our world for the better.

- We innovate everywhere - From launching a new era of networking that adapts, learns and protects, to building Cisco Services that accelerate businesses and business results. Our technology powers entertainment, retail, healthcare, education and more – from Smart Cities to your everyday devices.

- We benefit everyone - We do all of this while striving for a culture that empowers every person to be the difference, at work and in our communities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


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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