Senior Mechanical Engineer- (Hybrid)
About The Position
The Senior Mechanical Engineer will architect, design, and deliver system mechanical designs for Cisco Silicon One hardware platforms after product requirements have been defined. The role contributes original product- and project-level architecture, influences product interfaces to support interoperability, and resolves complex system-level design issues. It leads cross-functional development of major products such as boards, enclosures, and chassis, coordinating schedules and work from conception through testing. The engineer develops advanced thermal and structural solutions and works across mechanical design, PCB layout, interconnects, EMC, safety, signal integrity, design for manufacturing, and design for assembly. The role includes writing functional and design specifications, managing medium-to-large tasks, collaborating with vendors on DFM/DFA recommendations, improving ECAD methodologies, and participating in Cisco’s Patent Program. This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week at Cisco’s Austin location. The application window is expected to close on December 2, 2026.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 7+ years of related experience; or a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 4+ years of related experience; or a PhD and 1+ year of related experience.
- Experience using 3D MCAD tools such as Creo, NX, or SolidWorks.
- Experience with sheet metal design, plastic injection molding, die casting, heatsinks, fans, interconnects, and PCB layout.
- Experience in tolerance analysis, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and statistical analysis.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience designing and developing electronic enclosures for fixed network systems on EIA/ORv3/MGX rack platforms.
- 7+ years of experience in enterprise electronic system design.
- Experience with thermal design for telecom equipment or equivalent.
- Experience with NX and/or Creo MCAD modeling tools and Teamcenter PDM data management.
- Experience with electronic systems, reading specifications, and applying GD&T to ensure product design requirements are met.
- Experience with ECO, BOM, and deviation processes.
Responsibilities
- Architect, design, and deliver system mechanical designs based on product requirements.
- Define product- and project-level architecture with originality and innovation.
- Influence product interface designs to ensure interoperability.
- Resolve complex system-level design issues.
- Lead development of major products, including boards, enclosures, and chassis, coordinating across departments and participating in scheduling from conception through testing.
- Design PCBs using advanced technologies and knowledge of PCB construction, including HDI, fine-pitch pin fields, and high-I/O-count designs.
- Address functional design issues related to EMC, safety, signal integrity, design for manufacturing, and mechanical design.
- Work with interconnect solutions such as power connectivity, high-speed I/O, high-speed backplane connectors, and cable assemblies.
- Champion improved ECAD design methodologies and processes.
- Design and develop advanced thermal and structural solutions to meet performance requirements.
- Develop schedules and manage medium-to-large tasks.
- Apply geometric tolerancing and design-for-X methods, including DFA and DFM.
- Participate in or lead Cisco’s Patent Program.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration beyond the immediate work group.
- Provide clear verbal communication and professional presentations.
- Recommend improved DFM/DFA approaches to vendors.
- Independently write complete functional and design specifications.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution
- Paid parental leave
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Basic life insurance
- Potential Cisco restricted stock unit grants, subject to continued employment and vesting terms
- Paid holidays and a floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- Birthday day off, year-end holiday shutdown, and paid personal wellness days
- Paid vacation or flexible vacation time off, depending on employee classification
- Paid sick time
- Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency family issues
- Optional paid volunteer days
- Annual bonuses may be available for non-sales roles
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
