Mechanical Design Engineer - Data Center Hardware

Arista Networks
Santa Clara
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 120,000 - 180,000 annuallyFunction: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)Education: bachelorsSkills: ["Good verbal and written communication"]

Own mechanical design and validation for next-generation data center switch modules or chassis, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver manufacturable, schedule-driven solutions. Use Creo 3D CAD to produce drawings and 3D models, support thermal simulation inputs (including heat sink and airflow work), and coordinate BOM/release changes with PLM tools. Perform lab prototype checks, debug issues, and support PCB design handoffs and DFM concerns, with some travel in North America and Asia.

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Arista Networks
Arista Networks
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Mechanical Design Engineer - Data Center Hardware

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Job Summary

Own mechanical design and validation for next-generation data center switch modules or chassis, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver manufacturable, schedule-driven solutions. Use Creo 3D CAD to produce drawings and 3D models, support thermal simulation inputs (including heat sink and airflow work), and coordinate BOM/release changes with PLM tools. Perform lab prototype checks, debug issues, and support PCB design handoffs and DFM concerns, with some travel in North America and Asia.
Location: Santa Clara
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design and validate the next data center hardware module or chassis, addressing structure, cooling, EMC, safety, manufacturability, cost, appearance, tolerances, documentation, and product family constraints.
  • •Implement selected designs in Creo 3D CAD, creating drawings, critical function-dimension details, and 3D files for prototyping and manufacturing.
  • •Manage peer and cross-functional design reviews and structure BOMs; release and change products using PLM tools (Agile).
  • •Support thermal simulation workflows with 3D models, heat sink design, and airflow/thermal testing; incorporate results into design updates.
  • •Provide ECAD-related PCB drawings/3D files to electrical/PCB teams, coordinate DFM concerns with CMs, and troubleshoot prototypes in the lab while communicating findings to manufacturers.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 120,000 - 180,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionIncome Protection

Key Requirements

  • •BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
  • •Relevant experience in mechanical design of computer/network equipment for data centers is preferred.
  • •Experience designing sheet metal parts using soft and hard tooling guidelines.
  • •Experience designing plastic parts for cosmetic and non-cosmetic uses.
  • •Experience with PTC Creo; familiarity with Creo Simulate (Mechanica) and thermal simulation/airflow testing is a plus.
Experience:Data centersComputer/network equipmentNetworking hardware
Education:Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
Skills:Good verbal and written communication
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Creo 3D CADPTC CreoCreo SimulateMechanicaPTC WindchillAgileProduct lifecycle managementThermal simulationsECADMCADPCB designBOM3D models

Company Brief

Arista Networks
Designs and sells high-performance cloud networking hardware and software for large-scale data centers and enterprise environments, including switches, routers, and network operating systems focused on programmability, telemetry, and low-latency networking.
Industry: Networking Equipment
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Santa Clara, United States
Founded: 2004
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