Mechanical Engineer II (Full-Time) - United States
About The Position
We design and analyze mechanical systems, equipment, and packaging for next-generation hardware platforms. Our team conducts feasibility studies and rigorous testing on new and modified designs while directing support personnel through detailed design, prototype fabrication, and drafting documentation. Integrating thermal and electrical engineering principles into our conceptual and architectural workflows, we deliver high-reliability hardware solutions that power our connected world. As a Mechanical Engineer on our team, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners—including hardware design, ECAD, test assurance, and lead engineers—to drive features from design feasibility all the way through to manufacturing. You will own key aspects of product development, including detailed mechanical design, tolerance stack-up analysis, Bill of Materials (BOM) management, and component assembly. Working directly with thermal and supplier quality engineers, you will perform Design for Manufacturing (DFM) optimizations, execute failure analysis and reliability testing, and help define efficient manufacturing processes that optimize product design and cost.
Requirements
- A Master's degree with 0 years of work experience; or A Bachelor's degree with 2 years of work experience (completed within the past 3 years or expected to be completed within the next 12 months).
- Qualifying education and work experience should be in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Proven experience executing mechanical designs, simple tolerance stack-up analyses, and feasibility testing for hardware products.
- Hands-on experience with prototype fabrication, assembly, and failure/reliability testing processes.
- Basic understanding of thermal and electrical engineering principles as applied to mechanical packaging and board layout.
- Strong collaborative skills to work across cross-functional teams (Hardware, ECAD, Test Assurance) and manage single-product BOMs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience conducting Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews and implementing vendor/supplier input to optimize cost and layout.
- Familiarity working alongside thermal engineers to refine heat sink designs and enclosure solutions.
- Ability to solicit vendor proposals for budgetary evaluation while maintaining project cost guidelines.
- Demonstrated background translating conceptual designs into comprehensive packaging and drafting documentation.
- Track record of independently resolving mechanical layout and assembly challenges while escalating complex issues effectively.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners—including hardware design, ECAD, test assurance, and lead engineers—to drive features from design feasibility all the way through to manufacturing.
- Own key aspects of product development, including detailed mechanical design, tolerance stack-up analysis, Bill of Materials (BOM) management, and component assembly.
- Perform Design for Manufacturing (DFM) optimizations, execute failure analysis and reliability testing, and help define efficient manufacturing processes that optimize product design and cost.
- Conduct feasibility studies and rigorous testing on new and modified designs.
- Direct support personnel through detailed design, prototype fabrication, and drafting documentation.
- Integrate thermal and electrical engineering principles into conceptual and architectural workflows.
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision insurance
- a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
- paid parental leave
- short and long-term disability coverage
- basic life insurance
- grants of Cisco restricted stock units
- 10 paid holidays per full calendar year
- 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
- paid year-end holiday shutdown
- 4 paid days off for personal wellness
- 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (non-exempt employees)
- flexible vacation time off program (exempt employees)
- 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
- up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
- annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
