Technician

The application window is expected to close on: 05/11/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . This role is an onsite position in Maynard, Massachusetts, United States. Meet the Team Acacia is a Cisco company that takes pride in providing and fostering a collaborative environment to ensure success and personal growth. You will work with other Acacia quality and reliability technical team members to conduct reliability tests, analyze data, and collaborate on understanding product performance and reliability through DfR analysis. Our small team of reliability engineers and technical leaders significantly impacts product releases through rapid, efficient and error-free qualification. We also improve product design through reliability testing while working in an agile and efficient environment where every member respects each other's talents and personality. Your Impact Execute qualification and reliability testing of Acacia products under the direction of a reliability engineer Assist in validating and reporting test data related to reliability testing for transceiver products Maintain the Reliability Test Infrastructure in good working order – check on equipment, perform day-to-day maintenance, check calibrations, coordinate external maintenance services when required Schedule and support reliability tests with internal or external service providers Minimum Qualifications BS or Associates Degree in Optical/Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Materials Science or related discipline or 3 years of relevant work experience. Experience working with optical fiber devices. Experience with test instruments such as optical power meter, Oscilloscope, electrical spectrum analyzer, optical spectrum analyzer Experience with Excel, Python and/or other tools to manage and analyze data Experience in computer skills with the ability to troubleshoot common issues related to communications, networking, and file management. Preferred Qualification Strong teamwork and communication skills for effective collaboration. High attention to detail and adherence to procedures in testing, data handling, and qualification. Eagerness to learn quality and reliability engineering, including Design for Reliability, Physics of Failure Analysis, and Telcordia/JEDEC standards. Experience or familiarity with custom test racks, software tools, and physical/electrical characterization techniques. Knowledge of Python, Matlab, and LabVIEW to support testing and analysis. Why 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. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $76,200.00 to $96,800.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed ... (truncated, view full listing at source)