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Thermal Test Engineer

Arista · Santa Clara, CA · On-site

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About Arista

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.

About the role

There are always thermal challenges in the product design. Thermal validation is required for each product and especially in the early design stage. This position reports to the Mechanical Engineering Manager and is responsible for supporting our mechanical design team by conducting various designed lab verification tests and performing onsite assembly and disassembly of the prototype units. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • High school diploma or equivalent, BS in Mechanical Engineering a plus
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or Google Doc
  • Basic knowledge of tools (drill press, dremel tool, band saw) and electrical devices
  • Experience of 3D printers a plus
  • Experience of air flow testing a plus
  • Experience with liquid cooling systems a plus
More about this role

The Thermal Engineering team addresses thermal engineering design challenges of high-end switching products. Our team collaborates closely with the Electrical design and hardware validation teams to ensure the fulfillment of overall system requirements. As part of our team, you will be responsible for tackling all thermal design-related issues across various projects.

There are always thermal challenges in the product design. Thermal validation is required for each product and especially in the early design stage. This position reports to the Mechanical Engineering Manager and is responsible for supporting our mechanical design team by conducting various designed lab verification tests and performing onsite assembly and disassembly of the prototype units.

  • Develop and execute test plans to measure thermal performance of heatsinks; repeated test needed for statistical data collection purpose
  • Setup Air Flow test to measure required data to verify system performance and system impedance to support thermal simulation
  • Work with lab technicians to customize circuits or power leads
  • Setup externally powered fan/fan module airflow / impedance tests
  • Setup externally powered power...

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