# Thermal Mechanical Engineer at Arista

- Company: Arista
- What the company does: 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 Accel and Greylock.
- Company website: http://www.arista.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Santa Clara, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $220K to $400K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-11-06
- Apply by: 2026-12-21
- Apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/aristanetworks/744000160298114?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/arista-thermal-mechanical-engineer/

## About the role

Work closely across cross functional teams to aid in product design, validation, and reliability of thermal solutions. Develop a validation plan to not only qualify the product but also work in design improvements to system and cooling solutions (coldplates, ducts, fans, heatsinks, and TIM). Take ownership of real products and make engineering decisions around specifications, system status, vendor deliverables, and program status to customers. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- BS/MS in Mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Related Engineering Discipline with 2 years of experience preferred
- 3D CAD and 2D Drawing experience (PTC Creo)
- Hands on experience in lab with high power silicon, systems, and electronics (6kW+)
- Thermal Interface Material (TIM) characterization and utilization
- Coldplate or heatsink design and/or testing and qualification
- CDU experience – operation and fundamental principles behind the CDU

Tags: Hardware Engineering

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