Senior EE Leader - NPI & BOM Risk, PCB Design

Cisco; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 172,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Milpitas, CA is seeking a seasoned hardware product operations professional to support new product introductions, BOM risk management, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing.

The role focuses on driving DFx, NPI activities, and component qualification, with emphasis on design for manufacturing and testability to ensure timely, cost-effective product releases.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Experience debugging down to board level using diagnostic tools.
• Knowledge of PCB materials and fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide new product introduction support from pre-concept through EOL.
• Collaborate with partners to develop processes and technology for new product development.
• Drive PCB material selection and supplier discussions with cross-functional teams.
• Manage BOM risk and ensure resolutions before product release.
• Lead design lab experiments, DOE, and EFA to assess design viability.

Skills

DFX experience

NPI support

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Allegro

Valor

CAD tools

Job description

Cisco Milpitas, CA is seeking a seasoned hardware product operations professional to support new product introductions, BOM risk management, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing.

The role focuses on driving DFx, NPI activities, and component qualification, with emphasis on design for manufacturing and testability to ensure timely, cost-effective product releases.