Leader, Hardware Engineering

Cisco
San Jose
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 194,600 - 285,700 annuallyFunction: Hardware, Embedded & Systems EngineeringExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Mentorship","Cross-functional collaboration","Strategic planning","Technical analysis"]

Lead a global team of thermal component engineers within Cisco’s Component Quality & Technology group in Global Supply Chain Operations. Own the end-to-end quality strategy for thermal components and drive a system-wide thermal technology roadmap with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Evaluate advanced cooling technologies (air, liquid, immersion), define test plans and qualification requirements, and analyze thermal performance tradeoffs using experimental data while engaging external partners and industry forums.

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Leader, Hardware Engineering

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Job Summary

Lead a global team of thermal component engineers within Cisco’s Component Quality & Technology group in Global Supply Chain Operations. Own the end-to-end quality strategy for thermal components and drive a system-wide thermal technology roadmap with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Evaluate advanced cooling technologies (air, liquid, immersion), define test plans and qualification requirements, and analyze thermal performance tradeoffs using experimental data while engaging external partners and industry forums.
Location: San Jose
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Hardware, Embedded & Systems Engineering
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead a global team of thermal component engineers, fostering technical excellence and mentorship.
  • •Partner with microelectronics packaging suppliers and TIM vendors to define and execute a system-wide thermal technology roadmap.
  • •Drive supply ecosystem readiness for advanced cooling technologies, including liquid and immersion cooling.
  • •Investigate innovative large-scale thermal cooling solutions and develop commodity and supplier strategies using quality roadmaps and supplier assessments.
  • •Establish end-to-end quality strategy and run thermal analysis, test planning, and qualification for thermal components and manufacturing adaptability.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 194,600 - 285,700 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPaid ParentalLong-term DisabilityLife InsuranceEquityPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •BS in Mechanical, Thermal, or Chemical Engineering (or related).
  • •10+ years designing, simulating, and testing thermal solutions for electronic devices and systems.
  • •Extensive experience with advanced air-cooling technologies such as vapor chambers, remote heat sinks, TIM, and fan trays.
  • •Experience with liquid cooling and/or immersion cooling.
  • •Proven people leadership experience.
Experience:10+ yearsThermal engineeringMicroelectronicsLiquid coolingImmersion coolingElectronic devices
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:LeadershipMentorshipCross-functional collaborationStrategic planningTechnical analysis
Tech Stack:Thermal interface material (TIM)TIMVapor chambersRemote heat sinksFan traysHeat spreadersSubstrateUnderfillHeat pipesPumpsLiquid coolingImmersion coolingHeat sinksThermal testing

Company Brief

Cisco
Global technology company that designs, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and high-technology services and products for enterprises, service providers, and governments worldwide.
Industry: Networking Equipment
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: San Jose, United States
Founded: 1984
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