Hardware Engineer

Location: Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Remote Type: Hybrid

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

What You'll Do

Our team develops test requirements for system level test overhead both in NPI design and for production. We develop custom test solutions spanning high power, large dies, and network silicon to cost-sensitive products. 

You will partner with the PDE and OSAT teams to transfer the SLT test programs from the Cisco to the OSAT production environment.

You are our first line of defense as the first responder in case of any production issues - hardware or software-related. You will be responsible for the prompt resolution of any test issues and drive OSATs to meet metrics for throughput, yield, cycle time, and uptime. 

Your role will not only ensure that the OSAT capacity ramp plans but also align with the Cisco product roadmap to manage/maintain the production test environment.

So you will closely work with the Product test, Automation and Data Solutions team to perform statistical data/yield/correlation analysis on large data sets to drive test and yield optimization. 

Who You'll Work With

We collaborate with Silicon design teams as well as several peer groups in Supply Chain & MFG Operations to influence Cisco Silicon One Productization Strategy.

Who You Are/ R&R Requirement

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 5 years of experience with hardware testing of systems based on custom ASICs or SoC products.

• Experience with Linux/Unix, Python programming, and TCP/IP network configuration. (Must have)

• Ability to thrive in a multifaceted environment.

• High level of motivation and energy. 

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

• 8 years of experience with hardware or semiconductor testing.

• Experience implementing secure ASIC/SoC manufacturing solutions (e.g., SerDes, provisioning, programming, or product lifecycle management).

• Experience in C/C++, or Perl.

• Knowledge of ASIC/SoC boot process or CPU performance testing.

• Experience with OSAT and operation management

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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.