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Salary: USD 120,000 - 180,000 / annual
Arista Networks is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and validate the next generation of network switches and chassis. You will report to the Mechanical Engineering Manager and own the mechanical design lifecycle from concept through manufacturing support.
Key responsibilities include:
- Explore and implement mechanical design solutions using Creo 3D CAD, balancing structure, cooling, EMC, safety, manufacturability, cost, and tight schedules
- Create detailed drawings, critical-to-function dimensions, and 3D files for prototyping and manufacturing
- Design heat sinks based on thermal simulation inputs and manage air flow and thermal testing
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams including electrical engineers, PCB layout designers, and contract manufacturers (CMs)
- Manage peer and cross-functional design reviews
- Structure bill of materials (BOM) and manage product releases using PLM tools (Agile)
- Provide PCB design coordination and review final electrical designs for mechanical compatibility
- Work in the lab to validate prototypes against CAD designs and debug issues
- Address DFM (Design for Manufacturability) concerns with contract manufacturers
- Track external lab testing and implement design changes as needed
- Participate in production sustaining meetings to resolve manufacturing issues
- Travel to Asia and North America as required
Arista produces high-density network switches with significant mechanical design challenges due to port density and thermal requirements. You will work with a cross-functional team to bring solutions to market quickly while meeting customer needs.
Requirements:
- BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering
- Relevant experience in mechanical design of computer/network equipment for data center environments (preferred)
- Experience designing sheet metal parts using soft and hard tooling guidelines
- Experience designing plastic parts for cosmetic and non-cosmetic applications
- PTC Creo experience (preferred)
- Mechanica (PTC Creo Simulate) experience (preferred)
- Thermal simulation and/or air flow testing experience (preferred)
- Liquid cooling systems experience (preferred)
- PTC Windchill familiarity (preferred)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
