Mechanical Engineer II (Full-Time) - United States

Cisco•San Jose, CA

4d•Onsite

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.
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

Drive features from design feasibility 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.
Help define efficient manufacturing processes that optimize product design and cost.

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
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
performance-based incentive pay (for sales roles)