Cisco

Laboratory Engineer

San Jose, California, US · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$123k-$169kDetected 3 hours ago

LinuxElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignCiscoProblem Solving

About the role

The application window is expected to close on: 08/31/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a reliable, safe, and efficient lab environment while supporting engineers throughout the product development lifecycle.
This role combines hands-on hardware management, lab infrastructure ownership, automation, and operational excellence.

Own the day-to-day operation of the Hardware Development Lab.
Design, build, and maintain lab infrastructure to support EVB development and validation activities.
Install, configure, and maintain lab equipment, including servers, switches, networking equipment, power supplies, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, thermal equipment, and measurement instruments.
Build and maintain engineering testbeds based on project requirements.
Support prototypes bring-up, debugging, validation, and hardware characterization activities.
Work closely with Hardware, Mechanical, Electrical, Silicon, SI/PI, Thermal, and Validation engineers to optimize lab workflows and improve engineering productivity.
Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools to simplify repetitive lab tasks, equipment management, and test execution.
Maintain lab documentation, network topology diagrams, equipment inventory, calibration records, and operating procedures.
Coordinate equipment calibration, maintenance, repairs, and vendor support.
Support engineering teams during critical project milestones and prototype builds.

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or a related technical field and 5+ years of experience supporting hardware development laboratories or engineering environments.
Experience configuring and maintaining laboratory hardware and networking equipment.
Experience in Linux and Windows operating systems.
Experience with laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.
Experience troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Experience supporting Engineering Validation Boards (EVBs) or networking hardware development.
Experience working with high-speed networking platforms
Experience managing hardware inventory and asset tracking systems.
Knowledge of ESD, ISO, and laboratory safety standards.
Experience with rack integration, structured cabling, and power distribution systems.
Familiarity with BMCs, serial consoles, JTAG, and hardware debug interfaces.
Experience working in a fast-paced R&D organization supporting multiple concurrent projects.
We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale.

The starting salary range posted for this position is $123,000.00 to $169,200.00 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 benef

Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.
Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training.

We are looking for an experienced Lab Engineer / Lab Administrator to manage and support our Hardware Development Lab, enabling the successful development, validation, and debugging of Engineering Validation Boards (EVBs) and next-generation networking hardware.

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