Senior Process & Automation Engineer -Supply Chain(Hybrid)

Cisco
Boston
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 139,200 - 201,400 annuallyFunction: QA, Test & Release EngineeringExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Problem-solving","Multi-functional execution","Curiosity"]

Own the process and automation strategy for optical product manufacturing, defining process flows, equipment requirements, alignment approaches, and automation needs for critical assembly steps. Lead design-for-manufacturing and design-for-cost engagement, develop scalable manufacturing processes to improve yield and cycle time, and qualify capital equipment across optical/electrical testing and attachment methods. Support NPI-to-production transfer with validated equipment, documentation, and operating knowledge.

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Senior Process & Automation Engineer -Supply Chain(Hybrid)

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Job Summary

Own the process and automation strategy for optical product manufacturing, defining process flows, equipment requirements, alignment approaches, and automation needs for critical assembly steps. Lead design-for-manufacturing and design-for-cost engagement, develop scalable manufacturing processes to improve yield and cycle time, and qualify capital equipment across optical/electrical testing and attachment methods. Support NPI-to-production transfer with validated equipment, documentation, and operating knowledge.
Location: Boston
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: QA, Test & Release Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own the process and automation strategy for optical product manufacturing by defining process flows, equipment requirements, alignment approaches, and automation needs for critical assembly steps.
  • •Drive early engagement for design-for-manufacturing and design-for-cost with engineering, operations, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to improve manufacturability and scalable cost structures.
  • •Develop and refine manufacturing processes for scale to improve yield, cycle time, repeatability, and adaptability, identifying choke points and resolving equipment/process gaps.
  • •Identify and qualify the equipment for CPO/NPO by evaluating and selecting capital equipment across die and flip-chip attach, hybrid bonding, fiber-array attach, laser attach, encapsulation, laser burn-in, and test approaches.
  • •Support transfer from NPI to production by qualifying and handing off validated equipment, process flows, documentation, and operating knowledge to internal operations teams and contract manufacturers.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 139,200 - 201,400 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kParental LeaveLife InsuranceDisability CoveragePaid HolidaysPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •10+ years of experience in process, equipment, and/or test engineering in optics, opto-electronics, or semiconductor packaging, including NPI and transfer to production.
  • •BS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optics/Photonics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • •Experience defining, specifying, evaluating, or qualifying capital equipment working with suppliers and/or contract manufacturers.
  • •Strong technical communication, problem-solving, and multi-functional execution skills for design-for-manufacturing, design-for-cost, or manufacturing cost modeling.
  • •Curiosity about using AI or digital tools to improve manufacturing analysis, process monitoring, or operational decision-making.
Experience:10+ yearsOpticsOpto-electronicsSemiconductor packaging
Education:Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optics/Photonics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials, or a related field
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingMulti-functional executionCuriosity
Tech Stack:AIDigital toolsDOESPCPFMEACapability studies

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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