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.
Job DescriptionWho 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.
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.
- 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
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Additional InformationArista Networks is an equal opportunity employer. Arista makes all hiring and employment-related decisions in a non-discriminatory manner without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable federal, state, or law law. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Skills Required
- BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering + 7 years' experience
- Relevant experience in mechanical design of computer/network equipment for data centers
- Experience in ECO, BOM and Deviation processes
- Agile (product lifecycle management) experience
- Experience using ProEngineer (PTC Creo)
- Experience with Mechanica (PTC Creo Simulate)
- Experience with thermal simulation and air flow testing
- Experience with liquid cooling systems
- 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)
- Hands-on experience with tests (shock, vibe, EMC etc.)
- Ability to lift weight upwards of 50 pounds
- Fluent in English
Arista Networks Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Arista Networks and has not been reviewed or approved by Arista Networks.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away is positioned as generous, including unlimited PTO, paid holidays, and flexible hours with hybrid options. Parental leave is also included, supporting time off needs beyond standard vacation.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity participation is a notable component of rewards through RSUs and an employee stock purchase plan with a discount. This structure can materially increase total compensation when stock performance is favorable.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Everyday perks and wellness supports are broad, including on-site gym/showers, secured bike storage, stocked break rooms, discounted lunches, wellness webinars, and social events. Family-planning benefits add to lifestyle and wellbeing coverage.
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What We Do
Arista Networks was founded to pioneer and deliver software driven cloud networking solutions for large datacenter storage and computing environments. Arista’s award-winning platforms, ranging in Ethernet speeds from 10 to 400 gigabits per second, redefine scalability, agility and resilience. Arista has shipped more than 20 million cloud networking ports worldwide with CloudVision and EOS, an advanced network operating system. Committed to open standards, Arista is a founding member of the 25/50GbE consortium. Arista Networks products are available worldwide directly and through partners.
