

Hardware (Power) Engineer
Location
San Jose, CA
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Semiconductors
Type
Salary
$152,000 - $222,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-12-24
The Power Hardware Engineer role focuses on developing reliable power solutions for Cisco's networking products, collaborating with various teams to design and test power systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop and qualify system power for new products.
- Create and execute test plans for power designs.
- Resolve power-related field/product issues.
- Collaborate with power supply vendors.
- Conduct design reviews of schematics and layouts.
- Perform failure analysis and root cause analysis.
- Document procedures and specifications for the Power team.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer engineering or power electronics with 6+ years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 4+ years, or PhD with 1+ year.
- Experience with power design or power electronics.
- Familiarity with power design topologies and efficiency.
- Proficiency in relevant engineering tools (e.g., LTspice, PSpice).
- Knowledge of Board Mounted and Front-End Power hardware design.
- Understanding of international regulatory requirements and quality assurance.
- Experience with software like Python, Labview, or C++.




