Material & Physical Failure analysis engineer

The application window is expected to close on: 6/23/25.

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

This position is required to be 100% on-site in San Jose, California

MEET THE TEAM

The Cisco Material Science & Failure Analysis (MSFA) team, part of the larger Component, Quality, and Technology group, is a close-knit team with diverse experiences and expertise focuses on in-depth root cause analysis investigations. We deliver outstanding failure analysis results to our internal partners throughout the product lifecycle. Our team is passionate in learning and collaborating with cross-functional teams on new processes and technology development.

YOUR IMPACT

As a material & failure analysis engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of Cisco's products by:

• Conduct failure analysis investigation of sub-system assembly, components, or PCB.
• Support Component engineering on component qualification.
• Perform hands-on physical and material analysis.
• Perform electrical, mechanical or material test and optical inspection.
• Perform sample preparation cross section, chemical & mechanical delayering.
• Support Sr FA engineers on complex FA investigations
• Prepare failure analysis report with exceptional visualizations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Electrical, material, mechanical or chemical engineering, and at least one year of hands-on experience.
• Experience in failure analysis tools and techniques: Optical microscope, basic bench top, etc
• Experience in material analysis tools and techniques.
• Strong desire to learn new failure analysis techniques and passionate in working in a lab.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving skill and passion for learning.
• Excellent communication skills written and verbal.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MS degree in Mechanical or Material engineering
• Experience in conducting design of experiments
• Attention to detail

We Are 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. Simply put - we power the future.

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We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

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