Manufacturing Test Infrastructure Engineer

The application window is expected to close on: 03/31/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. This role will be onsite in our Maynard, MA office Meet the Team Our team creates manufacturing test solutions for cutting-edge Optical Transceiver products. We are at the very crossroads between Engineering development, Program Management, and Contract Manufacturing and thus in a unique position to influence cross-functional strategy through our expertise and innovation. We’re a high-performance team with high visibility, high expectations, and an excellent track record of successes. Your Impact Drawing from your industry experience, you'll be an essential member of the Operations Test Engineering organization and a key contributor in the deployment of manufacturing test strategies for optical transceiver products. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Layout, build, and maintenance of production test stations, onsite factory training Create and maintain test station schematics and BOMs Troubleshooting hardware setups and electronic circuits Lab asset management including equipment calibration cycles Engage with vendors on equipment quotations and purchasing Minimum Qualifications: 2-Year Technology degree in Electronics or other relevant focus area. At least two years of relevant manufacturing industry experience Experience in building and deployment of manufacturing test stations and infrastructure Experience with rack-mounted test equipment including communication protocols for automated control. Ability to communicate and develop relationships with equipment vendors and internal logistics partners Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or other relevant major. Experience in high volume offshore manufacturing with focus in Optics, RF and\or electronic testing Familiarity with revision control platforms and systems such as Agile or Omnify. In-depth knowledge of manufacturing workflows, GR&R, SPC, and process control-related statistical analysis Experience with test, deployment, and troubleshooting of manufacturing evaluation platforms 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 $122,000.00 to $172,100.00 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 below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life in ... (truncated, view full listing at source)