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Leader, Thermal Hardware Engineering

Cisco · San Jose, California, US · On-site

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About Cisco

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About the role

You will join the Component Quality & Technology Group within Global Supply Chain Operations. Our team is at the forefront of technical innovation, responsible for the roadmap, development, and implementation of sophisticated end-to-end thermal solutions that power Cisco's world-class products. You will collaborate extensively with Business Units, Product Operations, Manufacturing, Planning, and Supplier Management. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • BS in Mechanical, Thermal, or Chemical Engineering or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience in the design, simulation, testing of thermal solutions for electronic devices and systems
  • Extensive experience with advanced air-cooling technologies (vapor chambers, remote heat sinks, TIM, fan trays)
  • Experience with liquid cooling and/or immersion cooling
  • Proven people leadership experience
More about this role

The application window is expected to close on: 11/29/2026

This position will be on-site in San Jose, CA

You will join the Component Quality & Technology Group within Global Supply Chain Operations. Our team is at the forefront of technical innovation, responsible for the roadmap, development, and implementation of sophisticated end-to-end thermal solutions that power Cisco's world-class products. You will collaborate extensively with Business Units, Product Operations, Manufacturing, Planning, and Supplier Management. You will also represent Cisco in external industry forums, conferences, and academic partnerships to adopt cutting-edge technologies that keep Cisco ahead of the competition.

Your Impact

The Component Quality and Technology Organization is a hub of innovation. You will collaborate extensively with Business Units, Product Operations, Manufacturing, Planning, and Supplier Management. You will also represent Cisco in external industry forums, conferences, and academic partnerships to adopt cutting-edge technologies that keep Cisco ahead of the competition.

  • Strategic Leadership : Lead a global team of thermal component engineers, fostering a culture of technical...

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