# Wafer Test Engineer at Cisco

- Company: Cisco
- What the company does: Cisco is a worldwide technology leader powering an inclusive future for all. Learn more about our products, services, solutions, and innovations. Backed by Sequoia and Menlo.
- Company website: https://www.cisco.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Holmdel, New Jersey, US
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-26
- Apply by: 2026-12-10
- Apply: https://cisco.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Cisco_Careers/job/Holmdel-New-Jersey-US/Wafer-Test-Engineer_2028492?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cisco-wafer-test-engineer/

## 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


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cisco-wafer-test-engineer/