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About the role
As the Wafer Test Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, performance, and manufacturability of optical transceiver products. You will lead test development, validation, and characterization efforts from NPI through production, driving design-for-test decisions and optimizing test coverage. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- BS Electrical Engineering or similar degree
- At least 7 years of proven experience with semiconductor processes, silicon/optical/photonic wafers, and familiarity with QSFP MSA standards, overseas production experience preferred
- Hands-on knowledge of ATE platforms (such as Advantest 93k, Tel, Teradyne uFlex, Chroma), automated test programming (Python), and experience with instruments such as optical switches, oscilloscopes, power meters, OSAs
- Strong understanding of PCB design and review, configuration management systems (Agile/Omnify), and general FAB/semiconductor process fundamentals
- Proficiency with statistical analysis methods and tools (such as JMP, Data Conductor, DataPower, Power BI), including GR&R, CpK, correlation, and SPC process control
More about this role
The application window is expected to close on: 11/29/2026
This role will be based out of our Holmdel, NJ office.
Join Cisco’s Supply Chain Product Operations as part of our dynamic Test Development team, where innovation and collaboration drive the success of our optical transceiver products. As a Wafer Test Development Engineer, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams—including design, product engineering, quality, and applications—to develop, validate, and optimize production testing of our silicon wafers from NPI through the product lifecycle.
As the Wafer Test Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, performance, and manufacturability of optical transceiver products. You will lead test development, validation, and characterization efforts from NPI through production, driving design-for-test decisions and optimizing test coverage. By analyzing test data, setting product limits, and collaborating with cross-functional teams—including product engineering, manufacturing, design, and applications—you will influence product performance, yield, and cost while supporting continuous improvement and failure analysis initiatives.
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