Arista Networks · 2 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $200K/yr
7+ years expArista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus, and routing environments. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the mechanical design of modules and chassis, ensuring solutions meet customer needs while navigating challenges in mechanical design.
Cloud ComputingData Center AutomationHardwareInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Explore solutions suggested by team members and add new solutions that blend all of the requirements
Implement the selected design using Creo 3D CAD and provide all the necessary drawings, critical to function dimensions and 3D files to allow the design to be prototyped and manufactured
Schedule and manage peer and cross functional team reviews of your design and participate in reviews of other engineers designs
Structure bill of materials (BOM), release and change the product using product lifecycle management tools (Agile)
Provide 3D models to be used in thermal simulations
Provide PCB design drawings and 3D files to the ECAD design team. Work with the electrical engineer and PCB layout to address placement concerns. Check the final design of the PCB
Work with CMs and suppliers to address any DFM concerns they have
Work in the lab to check prototypes against the 3D MCAD design and debug design issues
Communicate manufacturing issues found in the lab to the CM
Some travel to suppliers to troubleshoot issues or to help expedite a build is required
Participate in cross-functional team meetings to resolve production sustaining issues
Qualification
Required
BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering + 7 years' experience
Ability to lift weight upwards of 50 pounds
Fluent in English
Preferred
Relevant experience in mechanical design of computer/network equipment designed to operate in data centers
Experience in ECO, BOM and Deviation processes, (Agile experience a plus)
Experience using ProEngineer (PTC Creo)
Experience with Mechanica (PTC Creo Simulate)
Experience with thermal simulation and air flow testing
Experience with liquid cooling systems
Experience designing sheet metal parts using soft and hard tooling guidelines
Plastic part design for both cosmetic and non-cosmetic uses
Familiarity with PDMLink (PTC Windchill)
Hands-on experience with tests (shock, vibe, EMC etc.)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Wellbeing
Tax savings
Income protection
Company
Arista Networks
Arista Networks is a computer networking firm delivering cloud networking solutions for large data center and computer environments.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.4MKey Investors
Summit Partners
2015-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.62M
2014-06-06IPO
2013-12-21Series Unknown· $4.78M
Leadership Team
Jayshree Ullal
Chief Executive Officer and Chair
Kenneth Duda
CTO and SVP Software Engineering
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