Mechanical Design Engineer - Hardware Packaging & DFM

Cisco Systems; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with Cisco matching

Paid parental leave

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cisco Systems in San Jose seeks a Mechanical Engineer to drive detailed mechanical design, tolerance analyses, BOM management, and packaging concepts from feasibility to manufacturing. You will collaborate with hardware design, ECAD, test assurance, and lead engineers to deliver high‑reliability hardware.

The role emphasizes prototype fabrication, DFM, failure testing, and cost‑aware manufacturing. A relevant Master’s or Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering is required, with strong

Qualifications

• Master's in Mechanical Engineering with 0 years experience or Bachelor's with 2 years experience.
• Experience executing mechanical designs and basic tolerance analyses.
• Hands-on prototype fabrication, assembly and reliability testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed mechanical design and BOM management.
• Perform tolerance stack-up analyses and DFM optimizations.
• Collaborate with hardware, ECAD, test assurance and lead engineers.
• Define efficient manufacturing processes to optimize design and cost.

Skills

Mechanical design

Tolerance analysis

Prototype fabrication

BOM management

Cross-functional collaboration

Design for manufacturing

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ECAD tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Cisco Systems in San Jose seeks a Mechanical Engineer to drive detailed mechanical design, tolerance analyses, BOM management, and packaging concepts from feasibility to manufacturing. You will collaborate with hardware design, ECAD, test assurance, and lead engineers to deliver high‑reliability hardware.

The role emphasizes prototype fabrication, DFM, failure testing, and cost‑aware manufacturing. A relevant Master’s or Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering is required, with strong