Electrical Manufacturing NPI Engineer

Arista Networks•Santa Clara, CA

6d•$140,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Arista Networks is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Electrical Manufacturing New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer to lead manufacturing readiness and transfer for complex data center networking equipment, including high-speed switches, routers, and optical transport gear. The role calls for expertise in high-speed signal integrity and high-density electronics, cross-functional leadership, and a track record of bringing high-volume, high-quality products from concept to mass production. The Electrical NPI Engineer partners with the HW/Mech/Thermal Engineering team on new product development and manufacturing readiness. The role is a link between Design, NPI, and full-scale production, working with cross-functional teams to develop manufacturing processes, conduct DFX reviews, manage product lifecycle activities, and provide sustaining support.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
At least 5 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing engineering role.
At least 3 years dedicated to NPI and successful high-volume product launches in the data center networking equipment industry, such as switches, routers, or accelerators.
Expert-level knowledge of high-layer-count PCBA manufacturing, specialized BGA/FC-BGA soldering and rework, and process control for large-format electronic boards.
Proven experience designing and qualifying production Functional Test systems and managing test coverage for complex network systems.
Expertise applying advanced statistical and quality tools, including PFMEA, SPC, and DOE.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Experience managing manufacturing processes at global Contract Manufacturers or ODMs specializing in complex networking or telecom equipment.
Hands-on experience manufacturing and testing systems incorporating water cooling, liquid cooling, or immersive cooling for network processors.
Experience with signal-integrity test equipment and analysis techniques such as TDR and VNA, as well as optical power and high-speed data transmission.
Fluency in advanced data analysis tools such as JMP and Python for statistical analysis.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence technical and executive stakeholders in a fast-paced technology environment.

Responsibilities

Lead and own the manufacturing-readiness process for complex, next-generation data center networking products.
Plan production-line layout, capacity modeling, and capital equipment procurement to support rapid production ramp-up.
Define and maintain the manufacturing technology roadmap, identifying and implementing processes and equipment for advanced packaging, high-current components, and high-layer-count PCBs.
Lead DFM, DFA, and DFT design reviews and influence product architecture to improve yield, quality, and cost-efficiency.
Address DFX requirements for high-speed interconnects, optical modules, and sensitive RF paths.
Manage manufacturing and testing of complex thermal solutions, including cold plates and manifolds for water or liquid cooling.
Drive component selection and supplier process audits, emphasizing high-reliability components and clocking/timing circuits.
Architect and implement manufacturing processes and System-Level Functional Test strategies, including traffic generation and analysis, full line-rate testing, and high-temperature burn-in.
Oversee the lifecycle of Automated Test Equipment development, ensuring accurate BER and signal-quality measurement and alignment with fleet deployment requirements and system diagnostics.
Provide sustaining engineering guidance to resolve complex post-launch signal-integrity, optical-module, and system-performance issues.
Collaborate with the HW/Mech/Thermal Engineering team and cross-functional partners on product development, manufacturing readiness, and product lifecycle support.