Component Engineer - Memory Specialist

Arista Networks, Inc.•Santa Clara, CA

44d•$122,000 - $170,000

About The Position

The Component Engineer - Memory Specialist ensures that all memory components (DRAM, SRAM, Flash, etc.) used in Arista products meet stringent quality, reliability, and supply assurance standards. This role involves close collaboration with Design Engineers, Supply Chain Management, and New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineers to successfully launch and sustain products throughout their lifecycle.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or equivalent work experience in the military or network industry with a focus on electronic manufacturing.
Technical Knowledge: Working or technical knowledge in at least four of the following areas: DRAM, SRAM, Flash Memory (NAND/NOR), Memory Controller Design, High-Speed Interconnects, Package Assembly, Component Failure Analysis, Semiconductor Manufacturing, and SMT Manufacturing.
Work Ethic: Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.
Interpersonal Skills: Friendly and upbeat personality

Responsibilities

Technical and Sourcing Support (Memory): Provide essential technical and sourcing guidance to design engineers specifically for memory components. Conduct comprehensive memory component research, working with designers, manufacturers, and the supply chain to identify components that fulfill performance, pricing, availability, and volume production requirements.
Memory Lifecycle Management: Proactively monitor, identify, and resolve memory component lifecycle issues (e.g., obsolescence, EOL). Collaborate with manufacturers, the supply chain, and design engineers to identify suitable memory substitutes and provide recommendations for both NPI and sustaining products.
Risk Assessment: Assign Agile risk ratings to Arista's memory components, considering factors such as single/multi-sourcing, lifecycle status, quality issues, and availability for volume production.
Technical Analysis (Memory): Proficiently review and compare memory component datasheets. Work collaboratively to assess the impact of voltage, timing, and interface specifications, software differences, and compatibility with leading-edge manufacturing processes.
Compliance Expertise: Possess strong insight into international and domestic agency requirements, including RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals, Safety, and EMI/EMC, specifically as they relate to memory components. Engage with relevant Arista teams as needed to ensure compliance.
Documentation Management: Administer Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Manufacturing Change Orders (MCOs), and Product Change Notices (PCNs) for memory components in Agile, monitoring their progress from initiation to release.
Supplier Collaboration: Periodically engage with memory component suppliers to gain visibility into their technology roadmaps and upcoming memory solutions.