Electromechanical Component Engineer
About The Position
The Mechanical Component Engineer will work closely with Design Engineers, Supply Chain Management, and New Product Introduction Engineers to identify new components, drive an alternate sourcing strategy, and successfully launch products and sustain them in production. The MCE is responsible for ensuring components meet quality, reliability, and assurance of supply requirements for use in Arista-designed products. The MCE reports to the Component and Quality Engineering Manager.
Requirements
- BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering + 10 years' experience.
- Relevant experience in sourcing components and mechanical design of computer/network equipment designed to operate in data centers is preferred.
- Expertise in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and comprehensive working knowledge of change order management processes, including PCN (Product Change Notification), ECO (Engineering Change Order), BOM (Bill of Materials), and Deviation.
- Ability to administer ECO, MCO, and PCN in Agile and monitor its progress from initiation to released state.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with liquid cooling systems is a plus.
- Experience with Agile or Propel systems is a plus.
- Experience using ProEngineer (PTC Creo) is a plus.
- Experience with Mechanica (PTC Creo Simulate) a plus.
- Experience with thermal simulation and air flow testing is a plus.
- Experience designing sheet metal parts using soft and hard tooling guidelines.
- Plastic part design for both cosmetic and non-cosmetic uses.
- Familiarity with PDMLink (PTC Windchill) is a plus.
- Hands-on experience with tests (shock, vibe, EMC, etc.) is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical and sourcing support to design engineers. Performs component research by collaborating with designers, manufacturers, and supply chain to find components that meet performance, pricing, availability, and volume production needs..
- Monitor, identify and resolve lifecycle issues. Can work with manufacturers, supply chain, and design engineers to identify substitutes, and make recommendations for NPI and Sustaining products.
- Provides Risk Ratings in Agile on Arista components based on single/multi-sourcing, lifecycle, quality issues, and component availability for volume production.
- Will be versed in reviewing and comparing component datasheets and able to work with others to find the impact of voltage and timing specifications, software differences, and compatibility to leading edge manufacturing processes.
- Has sufficient insight on international and domestic agency requirements such as RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals, Safety, EMI/EMC and can engage with impacted Arista groups when needed.
- Ability to administer ECO, MCO, and PCN in Agile and monitor its progress from initiation to released state.
- Collaborate periodically with our component suppliers to gain visibility into their technology roadmaps.
- Draw using Creo 3D CAD and provide all critical functional dimensions for parts to be sourceable.
Benefits
- US-based employees are also entitled to benefits including medical, dental, vision, wellbeing, tax savings and income protection.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
