Arista Networks

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Arista Networks$260K — $470K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with 7 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience in mechanical design specifically for computer/network equipment in data centers.
  • Knowledge of ECO, BOM, and Deviation processes; familiarity with Agile is a plus.
  • Proficiency in ProEngineer (PTC Creo) CAD software preferred.
  • Experience with thermal simulations and airflow testing is advantageous.
  • Hands-on experience with liquid cooling systems is beneficial.
  • Ability to handle lifting tasks up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Design mechanical components for next-generation data center products.
  • Collaborate with team members to identify and implement design solutions.
  • Develop detailed CAD models and drawings using Creo 3D CAD.
  • Manage peer reviews and collaborate on cross-functional engineering projects.
  • Structure and manage bill of materials (BOM) using Agile tools.
  • Conduct thermal simulations to verify designs and performance.
  • Work alongside suppliers to address manufacturing concerns and streamline production.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Wellbeing programs and resources.
  • Tax savings and income protection plans.
  • Discretionary bonuses and potential equity options.
  • Opportunities for professional development and collaboration with industry experts.
Full Job Description
We are growing in Roseville! Be among the founding engineers shaping Arista's new Roseville R&D Lab where you'll help design next-generation networking technology alongside some of the industry's brightest engineers.

Job Description

Who You'll Work With

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 $260,000 to $470,000. 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.

What You'll Do

This position reports to the Mechanical Engineering Manager and is responsible for the mechanical design 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, along with tight schedules.
  • 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.


Qualifications
  • BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering + 7 years' experience.
  • Relevant experience in mechanical design of computer/network equipment designed to operate in data centers is preferred.
  • Experience in ECO, BOM and Deviation processes, (Agile experience a plus).
  • Experience using ProEngineer (PTC Creo) is a plus.
  • Experience with Mechanica (PTC Creo Simulate) a plus.
  • Experience with thermal simulation and air flow testing is a plus.
  • Experience with liquid cooling systems a plus.
  • 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) a plus.
  • Hands-on experience with tests (shock, vibe, EMC etc.) is a plus.
  • Ability to lift weight upwards of 50 pounds
  • Fluent in English

Base Salary Information:

The new hire base pay for this role has a pay range of $162,000 to $225,000. Arista offers different pay ranges based on work location, so that we can offer consistent and competitive pay appropriate to the market. The actual base pay offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, relevant experience, and work location. The salary range provided reflects base pay only. As described above, this position may also be eligible for discretionary Arista bonuses and equity. US- based employees are also entitled to benefits including medical, dental, vision, wellbeing, tax savings and income protection. The recruiting team can share more details during the hiring process specific to the role and location.

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About Arista Networks

Arista Networks is a computer networking company headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The company designs and sells multilayer network switches to deliver software-defined networking solutions for large datacenter, cloud computing, high-performance computing and high-frequency trading environments. Arista Networks was founded in 2004 by former Cisco Systems engineers and is led by CEO Jayshree Ullal. The company went public in 2014 and is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ANET.
Learn more about Arista Networks
Size
2,993 employees
Market Cap
$36.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$634.5 million
Founded
2004
5 Year Trend
+21.2%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
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