Mechanical Engineer

Arista Networks•Santa Clara, CA

16d

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the mechanical design and validation of networking equipment modules and chassis. The role addresses requirements including structural integrity, cooling, EMC, safety, manufacturability, cost, appearance, tolerances, documentation, compatibility with existing products, and project schedules. The position reports to the Mechanical Engineering Manager and works with cross-functional teams to bring products to market in a timely manner and meet customer needs. The engineer develops and implements designs using Creo 3D CAD, prepares drawings and 3D files for prototyping and manufacturing, and manages design reviews. The role also involves BOM and product lifecycle management using Agile, supporting thermal simulations and testing, collaborating with electrical and PCB layout teams, working with contract manufacturers on DFM, evaluating prototypes in the lab, and tracking outside-lab testing and production-sustaining issues. Some travel in Asia and North America is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering.
Good verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience in mechanical design of computer or network equipment intended to operate in data centers.
Experience designing sheet metal parts using soft- and hard-tooling guidelines.
Experience designing plastic parts for cosmetic and non-cosmetic uses.
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

Design and validate mechanical components and chassis for networking equipment.
Address structural, cooling, EMC, safety, manufacturability, cost, appearance, tolerance, documentation, product-family, and schedule requirements.
Explore design solutions with cross-functional team members and develop designs that balance project requirements.
Use Creo 3D CAD to implement selected designs and produce 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 and change products using Agile product lifecycle management tools.
Provide 3D models for thermal simulations and design heat sinks based on simulation input.
Manage or perform airflow and thermal testing to support thermal simulations.
Provide PCB design drawings and 3D files to the ECAD design team, collaborate on component placement concerns, and check final PCB designs.
Work with contract manufacturers to address design-for-manufacturing concerns.
Inspect prototypes in the lab against 3D MCAD designs and debug issues.
Communicate and resolve manufacturing issues identified in the lab with contract manufacturers.
Track testing performed at outside labs and identify resulting design changes.
Participate in cross-functional meetings to resolve production-sustaining issues.
Travel to Asia and within North America as required.