Arista Networks

Technology

MechanicalEngineer

$120–180k Santa Clara, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Mechanical Engineer at Arista Networks. Skills: Mechanical design, Product development, Thermal management. Explore solutions. Implement selected design”

What You'll Achieve.

Bring solution to market; Meet customer needs

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Debug issues; Resolve issues

Eligibility Requirements

Some travel required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Nice to Have

Mechanical design of computer/network equipment, Designing sheetmetal parts, Designing plastic parts, PTC Creo experience a plus, Mechanica experience a plus, Thermal simulation experience a plus, Air flow testing experience a plus, Liquid cooling systems experience a plus, PTC Windchill familiarity a plus

What You'll Do.

Implement selected design

Schedule design reviews

Manage design reviews

Structure bill of materials

Manage air flow testing

Perform air flow testing

Provide PCB design drawings

Address placement concerns

Check final PCB design

Address manufacturing issues

Track outside lab testing

Resolve production sustaining issues

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross functional team

Communication Scope

Verbal communication; Written communication

Process & Methodology

Product lifecycle management

Full Job Description

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. We leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our solutions are designed to not only meet the current demands of the digital landscape but to also anticipate and adapt to future challenges. At Arista we value the diversity of thought and perspectives that each employee brings to the table. We believe that fostering an inclusive environment, where individuals from various backgrounds and experiences feel welcome, is essential for driving creativity and innovation. Our commitment to excellence has earned us several prestigious awards, such as Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, Compensation, and Work-Life Balance. At Arista, we take pride in our track record of success and strive to maintain the highest standards of quality and performance in everything we do. 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 $220,000–$400,000. 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 and validation of the next module or the next chassis that we bring to m

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