Lab Operations Technician (Logistics Coordinator) (Onsite)

The application window is expected to close on: 05/22/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. This position requires that you commute to the San Jose, CA office 5 days a week. MEET THE TEAM The Common Hardware Group (CHG) delivers the silicon, optics, and hardware platforms for Cisco's core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products. We design the networking hardware for Enterprises and Service Providers of various sizes, the Public Sector, and Non-Profit Organizations across the world. Cisco Silicon One is the only unifying silicon architecture in the market that enables customers to deploy the best-of-breed silicon from Top of Rack (TOR) switches through web-scale data centers and across service providers, enterprise networks, and data centers with a fully unified routing and switching portfolio. Come join us and take part in shaping Cisco's ground-breaking solutions by designing, developing, and testing some of the most complex ASICs being developed in the industry. YOUR IMPACT As a Lab Operations Technician, you will own the daily operations, organization, and logistics of the engineering lab. Your work ensures lab spaces are clean, safe, well‑stocked, and fully operational so engineering teams can focus on development and testing. You will manage lab inventory, purchasing, shipping/receiving, and coordination with facilities, while providing basic Linux system support and foundational assistance with electrical lab setups. Own and maintain day-to-day lab operations, ensuring all areas are clean, organized, labeled, and safe, with regular cleanup, proper storage, and decommissioning as needed. Manage end-to-end lab inventory, including tracking, labeling, audits, and proactive restocking, while maintaining accurate records in line with compliance standards. Create, submit, and track purchase orders for lab needs, collaborating with vendors, procurement, and finance to ensure timely and documented ordering, delivery, and resolution. Oversee all shipping and receiving activities, including inspection, logging, storage, packaging, and coordination with carriers and internal teams to address any discrepancies. Act as the liaison with facilities for lab expansion and reconfiguration, organizing tasks, tracking schedules, and supporting all facility-related activities and projects. Provide basic technical support for lab systems (Linux, virtualization, connectivity), including OS setup, user access, patching, and troubleshooting. Assist with setup, maintenance, and teardown of electrical lab equipment, handling RF components, and preparing environments according to documented instructions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS MSEE or Computer Engineering degree with 0+ years of lab operations, technical operations and/or related operations experience, or BSEE or Computer Engineering degree with 2+ years of lab operations, technical operations and/or operations related experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Prior experience managing end to end logistics, including working with supply chain vendors, and suppliers. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Basic familiarity with Linux environments. Comfortable managing inventory, stocking supplies, purchasing workflows, and shipping/receiving tasks. 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, collaborati ... (truncated, view full listing at source)