Hardware Engineer - Board Mounted Power

Cisco Systems, Inc.
United States, California, San Jose
170 W Tasman Dr (Show on map)
Nov 11, 2024
The application window has been extended and is expected to close on 10/27/2024 This is an onsite role and will require working out of the San Jose office location. Who We Are: Common Hardware Group (CHG) Board Mounted Power is a central team that supports power design across various products, such as Cisco 8000 Series Routers, Catalyst 9000 switches, IoT, and many others. What you'll do: As a power Engineer, you will develop highly reliable Board-Mounted Power (BMP) Systems for Cisco's networking products. These products range from 10W IP phones to 3000W+ Data Center and Service Provider switches and routers. This individual will be part of the power development team and responsible for all aspects of the BMP System design. Responsibilities: Develop and qualify BMP Systems to meet the power requirements of new products. Participate in power design verification tests Develop and execute test plans for upcoming power designs Document procedures, plans, and specifications used by the BMP team Ensure that all hardware engineering projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with the organization's established policies and objectives Assist in the resolution of power-related field/product issues for assigned projects Who You'll Work With As part of the central hardware power engineering group, you will collaborate with various functions like Hardware Design and Test, ASIC Design and Test, Power Engineering, Signal Integrity, EMC / EMI, and Mechanical Design, expanding the breadth of your knowledge, designing power and delivering amazing products to the market. Who You Are You have a background in analog or power design and can learn quickly. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to think and act pro-actively and drive issues to resolution Ability to work effectively with multi-functional teams Excellent presentation skills, with a focus on addressing various audiences effectively Ability to quickly document the results of your work in a clear, concise, and complete manner Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering or power electronics with 6+ years of related experience or a Master's degree in electrical or computer engineering or power electronics with 4+ years of related experience. Experience with power design, analog design, OR power electronics. Experience with design tools: Examples: Cadence, Allegro, LTspice, PSpice Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge and interest in both Board Mounted and Front End Power design Knowledge of all power design topologies Schematic capture and CAD layout review tools Expertise in Power integrity simulation tools - PowerDC, SIWave, Hyperlinx, PCB, and co-pkg simulations Experience using Stability analyzers, oscilloscopes, function generators, electronic loads, and bench power supplies. Why Cisco? #WeAreCisco. We are all unique, but collectively, we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology, and to power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone. How do we do it? Well, for starters - with people like you! Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. We're the Internet's optimists. Our technology makes sure the data traveling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it's not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out. We're helping those who work in the health service to connect with patients and each other, as well as schools, colleges, and universities, to teach even the most challenging times. We're helping businesses of all shapes and sizes to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills they need and connecting the most remote parts of the world - whether through 5G or otherwise. We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other's backs, recognize our accomplishments, and grow together. We celebrate and support one another - from big and small things to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get ten days off each year to do just that). We know that powering an inclusive future starts with us. There is no way to move forward without diversity and a dedication to equality. Our 30 Inclusive Communities, which unite people around commonalities or passions, lead the way. Together, we're committed to learning, listening, and caring for our communities while supporting the most vulnerable with a collective effort to make this world a better place either with technology or through our actions. So, you have colorful hair? Don't care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That's cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world-changing? Be you with us! #WeAreCisco