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Salary: USD 95,000 - 137,000 / annual
Arista Networks is seeking a Thermal Test Engineer to join the Thermal Engineering team, which addresses thermal design challenges for high-end switching products. This role reports to the Mechanical Engineering Manager and supports the mechanical design team by conducting lab verification tests and performing prototype assembly/disassembly work.
You will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive test plans to measure thermal performance of heatsinks, including repeated testing for statistical data collection. Key responsibilities include setting up airflow tests to measure system performance and impedance data, working with lab technicians to customize circuits and power leads, and conducting temperature measurements for component thermal profiling. You will fabricate lab test fixtures as needed, troubleshoot and debug issues during testing, and communicate with Platform and Hardware Engineers regarding software-related concerns.
The role requires investigating testing results and collaborating with Mechanical and Thermal Engineers to refine testing plans for meaningful data collection. You will document all testing procedures and results to ensure consistency across iterations. This position offers hands-on involvement in the full thermal validation lifecycle, from early design stages through production verification.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent; BS in Mechanical Engineering preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or Google Docs
- Basic knowledge of tools (drill press, Dremel tool, band saw) and electrical devices
- Experience with 3D printers (preferred)
- Experience with airflow testing (preferred)
- Experience with liquid cooling systems (preferred)
- Experience using 3D CAD software (preferred)
- Experience with Matlab or Python (preferred)
