Cisco
Hardware Engineer I (Co-op) - United States
Cisco, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Hardware Engineer I (Co-op) - United States
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Hardware Engineer I (Co-op)
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This posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. The exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. Applications are accepted until further notice.
About the Team & Impact Open‑mind, driven, diverse, and deeply creative people at Cisco design the hardware that powers the internet. You will contribute to product categories including cloud, social, mobile, video, VoIP, big data, collaboration, IoT, routing, switching, IPv6, data center, HPC, and telepresence. Your work will impact billions globally.
Join our Creative Hardware Engineering team and make a tangible impact across the full product development cycle—from foundational circuit design to large system integration—seeing your contributions realized in high‑volume manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
Shape the product lifecycle by managing multiple priorities and advancing both immediate and long‑term hardware goals.
Build and sustain strong relationships with cross‑functional teams while collaborating on ASIC Design and Verification.
Drive innovation in System/Board Design, aligning and delivering robust hardware solutions.
Optimize Circuit Board Layout for efficiency, manufacturability, and quality.
Champion Hardware Automation initiatives to streamline development and testing processes.
Lead Validation and Test activities to ensure product excellence.
Enhance Signal Integrity and coordinate with extended teams to achieve optimal speed and data fidelity.
Advance Power Design strategies, contributing to energy‑efficient and sustainable hardware solutions.
Minimum Qualifications
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Foundational understanding of hardware engineering principles and experience with hardware design tools (e.g., Altium, Cadence, Mentor Graphics) and simulation software.
Familiarity with hardware testing and debugging techniques using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters.
Strong grasp of engineering fundamentals and technical problem‑solving abilities.
Able to commit to a 6‑month co‑op program.
Legally able to live and work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to lead multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work toward short‑ and long‑term goals.
Experience building and maintaining positive working relationships within diverse and extended teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to collaborate across business groups and teams (hardware, software, manufacturing, etc.).
Benefits U.S. employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with company matching; paid parental leave; short‑ and long‑term disability coverage; and basic life insurance. Eligible employees may also receive Cisco restricted stock units, receive annual bonuses, and have access to flexible vacation and paid time off programs.
For more information about compensation and benefits, visit the Cisco careers site.
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Hardware Engineer I (Co-op)
role at
Cisco .
This posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. The exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. Applications are accepted until further notice.
About the Team & Impact Open‑mind, driven, diverse, and deeply creative people at Cisco design the hardware that powers the internet. You will contribute to product categories including cloud, social, mobile, video, VoIP, big data, collaboration, IoT, routing, switching, IPv6, data center, HPC, and telepresence. Your work will impact billions globally.
Join our Creative Hardware Engineering team and make a tangible impact across the full product development cycle—from foundational circuit design to large system integration—seeing your contributions realized in high‑volume manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
Shape the product lifecycle by managing multiple priorities and advancing both immediate and long‑term hardware goals.
Build and sustain strong relationships with cross‑functional teams while collaborating on ASIC Design and Verification.
Drive innovation in System/Board Design, aligning and delivering robust hardware solutions.
Optimize Circuit Board Layout for efficiency, manufacturability, and quality.
Champion Hardware Automation initiatives to streamline development and testing processes.
Lead Validation and Test activities to ensure product excellence.
Enhance Signal Integrity and coordinate with extended teams to achieve optimal speed and data fidelity.
Advance Power Design strategies, contributing to energy‑efficient and sustainable hardware solutions.
Minimum Qualifications
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Foundational understanding of hardware engineering principles and experience with hardware design tools (e.g., Altium, Cadence, Mentor Graphics) and simulation software.
Familiarity with hardware testing and debugging techniques using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters.
Strong grasp of engineering fundamentals and technical problem‑solving abilities.
Able to commit to a 6‑month co‑op program.
Legally able to live and work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to lead multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work toward short‑ and long‑term goals.
Experience building and maintaining positive working relationships within diverse and extended teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to collaborate across business groups and teams (hardware, software, manufacturing, etc.).
Benefits U.S. employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with company matching; paid parental leave; short‑ and long‑term disability coverage; and basic life insurance. Eligible employees may also receive Cisco restricted stock units, receive annual bonuses, and have access to flexible vacation and paid time off programs.
For more information about compensation and benefits, visit the Cisco careers site.
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