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Salary: USD 110,000 - 175,000 / annual
Arista Networks is seeking a Mechanical New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer to drive products from concept through high-volume manufacturing. You will collaborate with Hardware, Mechanical, and Thermal Engineering teams, Contract Manufacturing partners, and cross-functional groups to ensure successful product launches and manufacturing readiness for high-performance networking equipment.
In this role, you will serve as a critical link between design, NPI, and full-scale production, managing the entire product lifecycle from early prototyping through production release and sustaining support. You will work with a broad supplier ecosystem including partners in metals, plastics, die casting, high-speed cables, thermal solutions, optics, and fiber connectivity.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead NPI activities from prototype builds through production ramp, ensuring smooth transitions and high-quality outcomes
- Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to support scalable, efficient, and repeatable production
- Apply electromechanical manufacturing expertise and drive DFM and Design for Cost improvements
- Conduct root cause analysis for quality and process issues at contract manufacturers and suppliers, driving effective corrective actions
- Lead assembly process development to ensure high-quality, efficient manufacturing workflows
- Engage early with Hardware and Mechanical Engineering teams to identify risks and improve yield, quality, and cost
- Design and develop tooling, fixtures, and assembly aids to support high-volume manufacturing
- Manage BOMs, Deviations, MCOs, and Engineering Change Orders with strict version control
- Utilize PLM systems (Agile, Propel) to manage product lifecycle documentation
- Drive data center equipment lifecycle management with focus on manufacturability and sustainability
- Develop and implement best practices to enhance manufacturing efficiency and scalability
- Collaborate with supply chain and procurement teams on material readiness and supplier capability
- Optimize inventory management to reduce waste and improve production throughput
Requirements:
- 1-3+ years of experience in Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Product, Process, or NPI Engineering in electronics manufacturing
- Expertise in networking products related to routing, switching, and data center equipment
- Expert knowledge of ECO, BOM, and Deviation processes (Agile experience a plus)
- Solid working knowledge of DFx (DFM, DFA, DFT, DFQ, DFR), production fixturing, inspection processes, and manufacturing quality control
- Strong knowledge of basic manufacturing processes including CNC machining, injection molding, sheet metal production, coating technologies, and finishing operations
- Knowledge of packaging materials and processes
- Experience working with Contract Manufacturers and Supply Chain vendors in Asia
- Ability to establish technical direction through investigation and evaluation of new manufacturing technologies
- Ability to understand and create tolerance stack-up of parts and assemblies
- Detail-oriented, organized, hands-on team player who works independently
- Working knowledge of lab equipment and tools
- Proficient in Creo
- B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
- Some travel required
Nice to have:
- Hands-on experience with cold-plate and liquid-cooling network systems
- Background in automated test stations or tooling that integrates sensors and software interfaces
- Proficiency in Python or other scripting languages for automating test fixtures and data acquisition
- Familiarity with PLM platforms such as Propel, Agile PLM, or Windchill PDMLink
