Test Development Engineer-Telecom Hardware testing /Validation/Design/Test Automation_6+yrs of exp Apply (https://jobs.cisco.com/jobs/Login?projectId=1440757) + Location:Bangalore, India + Area of InterestSupply Chain + Job TypeProfessional + Technology Interest*None + Job Id1440757 **Meet the Team** **Join Cisco's** **Product Operations Team** **, a critical part of our end-to-end** **Supply Chain Operations (SCO)** **. Our mission is to transform** **engineering innovation** **into scalable products, solutions, and offers that drive** **margin, quality** **, and** **delivery outcomes** **, exceeding customer expectations.** **The** **Product Operations Team** **is responsible for** **New Product Introduction (NPI)** **and** **Product Lifecycle Management** **, ensuring smooth product launches and exceptional support throughout the entire lifecycle, from concept to** **End of Life (EOL)** **.** **Your Impact** **As a** **Manufacturing Test Development Engineer** **, you will be at the forefront of ensuring** **product quality** **and optimizing** **manufacturing test processes** **for Cisco's cutting-edge products. Your contributions will directly impact** **cost efficiency** **,** **test reliability** **, and seamless** **product delivery** **.** **In this role, you will:** + **Define and execute the** **Manufacturing Test Strategy** **and plan.** + **Conduct** **Design for Testability (DFT)** **assessments and test coverage analysis to maximize product testing.** + **Collaborate with** **Hardware and Software design teams** **to integrate testing solutions early in the development cycle.** + **Develop and implement** **test automation scripts** **for manufacturing processes.** + **Perform** **failure root cause analysis** **and propose corrective measures to improve quality.** + **Support** **prototype builds** **and mass production, ensuring high-quality outcomes.** + **Manage** **test capacity and budgets** **, aligning with Cisco's business objectives.** + **Deploy** **board and system-level automated functional test processes** **for complex electronic systems in remote manufacturing locations.** + **Utilize** **Traffic Test Analyzers (Spirent/IXIA)** **for Ethernet interface testing (10G/100G/200G/400G/800G).** + **Guide debug processes for remote manufacturing test engineers to resolve issues effectively.** **Who You Are** **You are a** **self-driven team player** **with a passion for innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. You excel in dynamic environments, take ownership of challenges, and thrive in** **global team settings** **, working across time zones to meet business goals.** **Minimum Qualifications** **You bring expertise in** **manufacturing test processes** **and a strong foundation in** **hardware and software validation** **.** + **Education:** + **Bachelor's degree in** **Electrical/Electronics & Communication Engineering** **or equivalent.** + **Experience:** + **6+ years** **of relevant experience in** **Product Test and Validation** **.** + **Technical Skills:** + **Strong knowledge of** **Ethernet technology** **(10G/100G/200G/400G/800G) and hardware protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, PCI, PCIe).** + **Expertise in** **Manufacturing Test Solutions** **, including** **Test Fixture Development** **, ICT, and BSCAN.** + **Proficiency in** **test automation** **using scripting languages like** **Python** **.** + **Familiarity with** **Design for Testability (DFT)** **principles, both structural and functional.** + **Strong understanding of** **hardware and system testing** **, including component-level debugging and fault isolation.** + **Soft Skills:** + **Excellent verbal and written** **communication skills** **to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.** **Preferred Qualifications** **Your additional skills and experiences make you stand out:** + **Knowledge of** **network routers and switches** **.** + **Familiarity with** **product hardware development processes** **from concept to end-of-life.** + **Experience with** **manufacturing test equipment** **and tools for hardware validation.** + **Strong analytical skills and familiarity with** **FMEA** **methodologies for risk assessment and mitigation.** **Responsibilities in Detail** + **Manufacturing Test Strategy:** **Define comprehensive test strategies to ensure reliability, scalability, and cost optimization.** + **Collaborate Across Teams:** **Partner with** **Hardware and Software engineering teams** **to incorporate Design for Testability (DFT) principles early in the product lifecycle.** + **Test Automation:** **Develop and implement** **automation scripts** **to streamline manufacturing test processes.** + **Failure Analysis:** **Conduct root cause analysis of failures and implement corrective actions for continuous improvement.** + **Prototype and Production Support:** **Oversee prototype builds and ensure robust processes for mass production.** + **Capacity Management:** **Manage test capacity and budgets to align with Cisco's business objectives.** + **Ethernet Interface Testing:** **Leverage** **Traffic Test Analyzers (Spirent/IXIA)** **for Ethernet interface validation.** + **Debug Guidance:** **Provide technical guidance to remote manufacturing engineers for debugging and problem resolution.** **Who You'll Work With** **You will collaborate with:** + **Product Design Teams (Hardware & Software):** **Define and deploy manufacturing test strategies.** + **Supply Chain and Manufacturing Operations Teams:** **Ensure high-quality and efficient product delivery.** + **Cross-Functional Teams:** **Address challenges, optimize processes, and ensure seamless collaboration throughout the product lifecycle.** **At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put – we power the future.** **Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. 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