Hardware Engineer I (Co-op) - United States
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Meet the Team
Open-minded, driven, diverse and deeply creative people at Cisco design the hardware that makes the internet work. Bring your knowledge of computers and networking and take it to a new level in any of the following product categories including : cloud, social, mobile / wireless, video, VoIP, big data, collaboration, web, Internet of Things, routing, switching, IPv6, data center, HPC, Telepresence and many more. Your work will impact billions globally.
Your Impact
- Shape the product lifecycle by managing multiple priorities and advancing both immediate and long-term hardware goals.
- Build and sustain strong relationships with cross-functional teams while collaborating on ASIC Design and Verification for reliable, high-performance products.
- Drive innovation in System / Board Design, leveraging excellent communication skills to align and deliver robust hardware solutions.
- Apply your collaborative spirit and technical expertise to optimize Circuit Board Layout for efficiency, manufacturability, and quality.
- Champion Hardware Automation initiatives, working across business groups to streamline development and testing processes.
- Lead Validation and Test activities by fostering positive team dynamics and ensuring product excellence.
- Enhance Signal Integrity, coordinating with extended teams to achieve optimal speed and data fidelity in complex systems.
- Advance Power Design strategies, contributing to energy-efficient and sustainable hardware solutions as a trusted team player.
Minimum Qualifications
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.Foundational understanding of hardware engineering principles, including experience with hardware design and tools (e.g., Altium, Cadence, Mentor Graphics) and simulation software.Familiarity with hardware testing and debugging techniques using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters.Strong grasp of engineering fundamentals and technical problem-solving abilities.Able to commit to a 6-month co-op program.Able to legally live and work in the country for which you’re applying, without visa support or sponsorship.Preferred Qualifications
Ability to lead multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work toward both short- and long-term goals.Experience building and maintaining positive working relationships within diverse and extended teams.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Proven ability to work collaboratively across business groups and teams (hardware, software, manufacturing, etc.).Benefits & Compensation
U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. Employees may also be eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies. Full salary ranges for this position are listed below by location.
EEO Statement
Cisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants without discrimination received consideration for employment and are eligible for a schedule.
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