Mechanical Engineer, Arista Networks
$220-400k
OTE
$120-180k
BASE
Office located in Santa Clara, CA
Data-driven cloud networking
Posted today
Data-driven cloud networking
1001+ employees
Posted today
$220-400k
OTE
$120-180k
BASE
Office located in Santa Clara, CA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To design, manufacture and deliver leading data-driven cloud networking solutions in an environmentally and socially sustainable manner.
Role
Who you are
- 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
- Experience with thermal simulation and/or air flow testing a plus
- Experience with liquid cooling systems a plus
- Familiarity with PTC Windchill a plus
- Good verbal and written communication skills
What the job involves
- 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
- 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
- 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 customers’ needs
- Explore solutions suggested by team members and add new solutions that blend all 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
- 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
- Design heat sinks using input from thermal simulations and create the drawings and 3D files necessary to prototype and manufacture the parts
- Manage or perform air flow and thermal testing to support 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 to address DFM concerns
- Work in the lab to check the prototypes against the 3D MCAD design and debug issues
- Communicate and address manufacturing issues found in the lab to the CM
- Track the testing performed at outside labs on your design to capture any additional changes needed
- Participate in cross-functional team meetings to resolve production sustaining issues
- Some travel to Asia and in North America is required
Our take
Arista is a supplier of cloud networking solutions, addressing the needs of internet companies, cloud service providers, and enterprises. While the business is not tied to a crowd of large customers, companies are nonetheless attracted to its CloudVision Software - which has the potential to save them a significant amount of money.
The company's growth so far has led to it being seen as a rising star in the computer networking industry. It competes directly with digital giant Cisco, but despite this boasts impressive revenue growth. In fact, Arista has been vocal with its confidence that it can continue to grow at a rapid pace, as it further develops its offering for the networking market.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
10% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Apr 2020
$36m
SERIES C
Jul 2017
$30m
LATE VC
Total funding: $66m
Company benefits
- Regular ”Snack Bash” Social Events with food and drinks!
- Biweekly Wellness webinars plus regular Wellness Week events focused on physical, mental, spiritual and financial wellness as well as career development and social activities
- Arista Gives Back: Employee Engagement Giving Drives and Volunteer events
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plan Coverage
- Life Insurance, AD&D, STD & LTD
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Programs
- PTO & Paid holidays
- 401k Plan
- On-site Gym & Showers
- Secured Bike Lockers
- Secured Bike Lockers
- Flexible hours
- Employee Assistance Benefits that include mental health and backup child and elder care support
- Discounted lunches through WeBox for HQ employees
- Family planning benefits
Company HQ
Santa Clara, CA
Leadership
Jayshree Ullal
(CEO & Chairperson)Jayshree joined the Arista team in 2008 as the Founding CEO and has held the position since.
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