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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Data Center Hardware

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

This position reports to the Mechanical Engineering Manager and is responsible for the mechanical design and validation of the next module or the next chassis that we bring to market. Arista produces switches with a high number of ports per rack unit. This creates challenges in mechanical design. You will be faced with the usual requirements like structure, cooling, EMC, safety, manufacturability, cost, appearance, tolerances, documentation, conforming to a family of existing products, and tight schedules.

What they're looking for

  • BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering
  • Relevant experience in mechanical design of computer/network equipment designed to operate in data centers is preferred
  • Experience designing sheetmetal parts using soft and hard tooling guidelines
  • Experience designing plastic parts for both cosmetic and non-cosmetic uses
  • Experience using PTC Creo a plus
  • Experience with Mechanica (PTC Creo Simulate) a plus
More about this role

*This is an on-site role - remote applicants must be willing to relocate to a commutable distance to the Arista Headquarters in Santa Clara, CA or our site in Roseville, CA.

In each project you will work with a cross functional team to ensure that the end solution is brought to market quickly and meets our customer's needs.

The total estimated annual compensation range for this position, inclusive of base salary, bonus, and equity, is $300,000 to $655,000. This range is a good faith estimate only. Bonus and equity are discretionary, subject to plan terms, and are not guaranteed components of total compensation. Actual total annual compensation may vary based on employee performance, company or equity performance, company policy, board approval, or similar factors. Please see additional base salary information below.

This position reports to the Mechanical Engineering Manager and is responsible for the mechanical design and validation of the next module or the next chassis that we bring to market. Arista produces switches with a high number of ports per rack unit. This creates challenges in mechanical design. You will be faced with the usual requirements like structure, cooling,...

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