Mechanical Engineer
Arista Networks•Santa Clara, CA
•$120,000 - $180,000
About The Position
Arista Networks is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and validate mechanical components for next-generation modules and chassis for high-port-density switches. The role addresses structural, cooling, EMC, safety, manufacturability, cost, appearance, tolerances, documentation, product-family compatibility, and schedule requirements. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to bring products to market quickly and meet customer needs. The position reports to the Mechanical Engineering Manager and requires some travel in Asia and North America.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience designing sheet-metal parts using soft- and hard-tooling guidelines.
- Experience designing plastic parts for cosmetic and non-cosmetic uses.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant experience in mechanical design of computer or network equipment designed to operate in data centers.
- Experience using PTC Creo.
- Experience with Mechanica (PTC Creo Simulate).
- Experience with thermal simulation and/or airflow testing.
- Experience with liquid cooling systems.
- Familiarity with PTC Windchill.
Responsibilities
- Explore and develop mechanical design solutions that balance project requirements.
- Implement selected designs in Creo 3D CAD and create drawings, critical-to-function dimensions, and 3D files for prototyping and manufacturing.
- Schedule and manage peer and cross-functional design reviews.
- Structure bills of materials and release or change products using product lifecycle management tools such as Agile.
- Provide 3D models for thermal simulations.
- Design heat sinks based on thermal simulation inputs and create the drawings and 3D files needed for prototyping and manufacturing.
- Manage or perform airflow and thermal testing to support thermal simulations.
- Provide PCB design drawings and 3D files to the ECAD design team; coordinate with electrical engineering and PCB layout to address placement concerns, and check the final PCB design.
- Work with contract manufacturers (CMs) to address design-for-manufacturing concerns.
- Inspect prototypes in the lab against the 3D MCAD design and debug issues.
- Communicate manufacturing issues found in the lab to the CM and help address them.
- Track testing performed at outside labs and capture any resulting design changes.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings to resolve production-sustaining issues.
- Travel to Asia and within North America as required.
Benefits
- US-based employees are entitled to medical, dental, vision, wellbeing, tax savings, and income protection benefits.
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