Mechanical Engineering Technical Leader

Cisco • San Jose, CA

8d • $171,600 - $245,000 • Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on the platform engineering mechanical team in San Jose, CA. The job involves working on current and next-generation mechanical designs of telecom systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and 8+ years of experience designing electronic enclosures.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in design of compute/networking products.
• Expertise in use of 3D MCAD tools (Creo/NX).
• Experience with sheet metal design.
• Experience with GD&T and tolerance analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and 6+ years of experience designing electronic enclosures.
• Relevant experience in the mechanical design of computer/networking equipment for data center.
• Strong knowledge in manufacturing tooling for sheet metal, plastic, and die-casting.
• Experience in designing plastic and die-cast parts.
• Mechanism design experience.
• Experience in performing static and dynamic analysis using tools such as Creo Simulate or ANSYS
• Expert in tolerance analysis, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and statistical analysis.
• Experience in Model-Based Definition (MBD).

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and deliver next generation chassis and cards that meets system product requirements.
• Perform detailed 2D tolerance analysis for complex electro-mechanical assemblies using spreadsheet and/or 3D tolerance analysis tool such as CETol.
• Design and develop innovative mechanical solutions using sheet metal, plastic, and die-cast that meets EMI, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Develop 3D CAD model using Creo or NX.
• Create detailed drawings by applying Geometric Tolerancing and Dimensioning (GD&T) principles.
• Lead resolution of issues by working closely with manufacturing team and suppliers, developing mitigation plans, and keeping management informed.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams (Hardware, Signal Integrity, CAD, Thermal, Manufacturing, etc.) to negotiate requirements and evaluate technical risks and tradeoffs.
• Collaborate with thermal engineers to design and implement cooling solutions.
• Provide technical design guidance and mentoring for junior engineers.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
• paid parental leave
• short and long-term disability coverage
• basic life insurance
• paid time away
• 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)
• flexible vacation time off program (exempt)
• 80 hours of sick time off
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
• annual bonuses (non-sales roles)
• performance-based incentive pay (sales roles)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior