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Mechanical Design Engineer (Tooling Design Focus)

Arista Networks · Santa Clara, CA · On-site

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About Arista Networks

Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation. Backed by Redpoint.

About the role

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong focus on tooling design and a passion for developing manufacturing focused solutions that enable high volume production. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Engineering, Platform Design, Contract Manufacturing (CM) partners, and cross functional teams to design and develop tooling, test fixtures, and jigs that support scalable, high throughout manufacturing environments.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 5+ years of experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer, including deep expertise in DFM for prototype and production
  • Proven working knowledge of PLM and a strong command of ECO/MCO/DEV/PCN processes
  • Demonstrated ability to debug and troubleshoot electromechanical systems, perform failure and root cause analysis, and apply structured problem solving methodologies such as 8D
  • Exceptional leadership and mentoring capabilities, with strong problem solving skills and a track record of effective cross functional collaboration and clear communication
More about this role

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong focus on tooling design and a passion for developing manufacturing focused solutions that enable high volume production. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Engineering, Platform Design, Contract Manufacturing (CM) partners, and cross functional teams to design and develop tooling, test fixtures, and jigs that support scalable, high throughout manufacturing environments.

Who You’ll Work With

You’ll join a highly collaborative team spanning Hardware Engineering, Platform Design, Reliability Engineering, and global CM partners. This role is deeply integrated with early stage product development, ensuring manufacturability and production success at scale. Precision, innovation, and proactive design collaboration are core to how we operate.

What You’ll Do

You will lead the end to end design, development, and validation of custom tooling and fixtures that support New Product Introduction (NPI) and high volume electronics manufacturing. This role emphasizes engineering innovation and early design influence—not factory floor production support.

You will own the mechanical design process from concept development through...

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