Mechanical NPI Engineer: Scale High-Volume Networking Gear

Arista Networks; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Equity

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Arista Networks is seeking a Mechanical NPI Engineer to drive products from concept to high-volume manufacturing. You will collaborate with Engineering, Platform Design, CM partners, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful launches and scalable tooling support.

Responsibilities include leading prototypes through ramp, DFx-driven improvements, root-cause analyses, and PLM-based lifecycle management. Travel may be required in this role, based in Santa Clara, CA.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years in mechanical manufacturing product, process, or NPI engineering.
• Experience with networking products in data center routing/switching.
• Knowledge of ECO, BOM, and deviation processes; Agile a plus.
• DFx across manufacturing processes; fixture design and inspection.
• Experience with CNC, injection molding, sheet metal, coating and finishing.
• Knowledge of packaging materials.
• Experience with contract manufacturers and Asia supply chain.
• Ability to define technical direction via new manufacturing technologies.
• Ability to understand tolerance stack-up of parts and assemblies.
• Independent worker and strong team player; detail oriented.
• Familiar with lab equipment; proficient in Creo.
• Travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI activities from prototype builds through production ramp.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for scalable production.
• Apply electromechanical manufacturing expertise and drive DFx improvements across mechanical and E/M components.
• Conduct root cause analysis for quality and process issues at CM and suppliers; drive corrective actions.
• Lead assembly process development for high-quality, efficient workflows.
• Engage with Hardware and Mechanical Eng teams to identify risks and improve yield and cost.
• Design and develop tooling, fixtures, and assembly aids for high-volume manufacturing.
• Manage BOMs, Deviations, MCOs, and ECOs with strict version control.
• Utilize PLM systems (Agile, Propel) to manage lifecycle documentation.
• Support full NPI lifecycle from prototyping through production release and sustaining.
• Drive data center equipment lifecycle management focusing on manufacturability and sustainability.
• Develop best practices to enhance manufacturing efficiency and scalability.
• Collaborate with supply chain to ensure material readiness and supplier capability.
• Optimize inventory management to reduce waste and improve throughput.

Skills

NPI Engineering

Mechanical manufacturing

DFx

Quality control

Teamwork

Education

B.S./M.S. in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Creo

Agile PLM

Propel PLM

Windchill PDMLink

Job description

Arista Networks is seeking a Mechanical NPI Engineer to drive products from concept to high-volume manufacturing. You will collaborate with Engineering, Platform Design, CM partners, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful launches and scalable tooling support.

Responsibilities include leading prototypes through ramp, DFx-driven improvements, root-cause analyses, and PLM-based lifecycle management. Travel may be required in this role, based in Santa Clara, CA.