Designs and analyzes mechanical systems, equipment and packaging. Conducts feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs. Directs support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication. Provides design information to drafting for packaging documentation. Applies understanding of thermal and electrical engineering to conceptual design and architectural design. What You’ll Do: • Leads mechanical engineering projects that span the business segment, function or region • Drives innovation on large features from design through fabrication and advises on staff- level management on future product design direction and technologies • Contributes to the mechanical and hardware engineering strategy across businesses from design to production • Performs system competitive analysis to benchmark Cisco products against competitors to identify possible mismatches and opportunities • Resolves complex assembly, fabrication and manufacturing issues across a portfolio of products, ensuring that the supply chain management (SCM), and quality issues are addressed in a systematic manner • Works with suppliers to develop advanced custom solutions in early prototype stage and scale up to mass production upon product release • Serves as technical expert on testing and issue resolution approaches • Coordinates with appropriate stakeholders to integrate changes into mechanical engineering design lifecycle • Serves as technical expert on materials and cost avoidance strategy • Sets budget guidelines for materials • Approves all BoM requests and edits in accordance to design and cost goals • Sets the standards and leads the team to ensure Cisco meets the net zero requirements • Ensures designs are modular and can be recycled into the ecosystem, with low impact on material usage • Champions the innovation and design of new feasibility testing and prototyping standards and approaches • Sets feasibility testing and prototyping standards across the product lifecycle Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors + 12 years of related experience, or Masters + 8 years of related experience, or PhD + 5 years of related experience Preferred Qualifications Varies based on the team and business needs | Preferred Qualifications are desired education, experience, and skills that are in addition to Minimum Qualifications.

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