Wafer Test Development Engineer, Optical/Photonic NPI

Cisco Systems, Inc; Holmdel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 155,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. seeks a Wafer Test Development Engineer in Holmdel, NJ to lead test development and optimization for optical transceiver wafers from NPI through production.

You will collaborate with design, product engineering, quality, and applications to drive testing strategies and yield improvements. The role requires extensive experience with semiconductor processes, ATE platforms, and Python-based test automation, along with strong data analysis skills and PCB/DFT/DFM knowledge.

Qualifications

• BS Electrical Engineering or similar degree.
• 7+ years of proven experience with semiconductor processes, silicon/optical/photonic wafers, and overseas production experience preferred.
• Hands-on knowledge of ATE platforms (Advantest 93k, Tel, Teradyne uFlex, Chroma).
• Automated test programming (Python) and instruments such as optical switches, oscilloscopes, power meters, OSAs.
• Strong understanding of PCB design and review, configuration management systems (Agile/Omnify).
• Proficiency with statistical analysis methods and tools (JMP, Power BI), including GR&R, CpK, correlation and SPC.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and troubleshoot ATE wafer production testing for optical transceiver products.
• Influence NPI/design process to optimize DFT/DFM, test coverage, calibration, and architecture.
• Monitor and sustain product flow in offshore production manufacturing to meet cost, delivery, and yield targets.
• Analyze characterization, qualification, and production data to set test limits, optimize yield, and improve test efficiency.
• Provide cross-functional support for product debug, failure analysis, and continuous test improvement.

Skills

Python programming

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Design-for-test

Test data analysis

Education

BS Electrical Engineering

MS Electrical Engineering

Tools

Advantest 93k

Teradyne uFlex

Chroma

Oscilloscopes

Power meters

Agile/Omnify

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. seeks a Wafer Test Development Engineer in Holmdel, NJ to lead test development and optimization for optical transceiver wafers from NPI through production.

You will collaborate with design, product engineering, quality, and applications to drive testing strategies and yield improvements. The role requires extensive experience with semiconductor processes, ATE platforms, and Python-based test automation, along with strong data analysis skills and PCB/DFT/DFM knowledge.