Senior Mechanical Lead – Enclosures (San Jose, Onsite)

Cisco Systems, Inc; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 172,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. in San Jose, CA is seeking a senior Mechanical Design Engineer to own enclosure systems for compute and networking hardware.

You will design chassis and cards, perform GD&T and tolerance analysis, and develop 3D CAD models in Creo or NX, collaborating with manufacturing and suppliers to mitigate risks. This onsite role requires 8+ years in electronic enclosure design, strong sheet metal expertise, and the ability to mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with 8+ years of experience designing electronic enclosures.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in design of compute/networking products.
• Expertise in use of 3D MCAD tools (Creo/NX).
• Experience with sheet metal design.
• Experience with GD&T and tolerance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and deliver next generation chassis and cards that meets system product requirements.
• Perform detailed 2D tolerance analysis for complex electro-mechanical assemblies using spreadsheet and/or 3D tolerance analysis tool such as CETol.
• Design and develop innovative mechanical solutions using sheet metal, plastic, and die-cast that meets EMI, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Develop 3D CAD model using Creo or NX.
• Create detailed drawings by applying Geometric Tolerancing and Dimensioning (GD&T) principles.
• Lead resolution of issues by working closely with manufacturing team and suppliers, developing mitigation plans, and keeping management informed.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams (Hardware, Signal Integrity, CAD, Thermal, Manufacturing, etc.) to negotiate requirements and evaluate technical risks and tradeoffs.
• Collaborate with thermal engineers to design and implement cooling solutions.
• Provide technical design guidance and mentoring for junior engineers.

Skills

Enclosure design

8+ years experience

GD&T

Sheet metal

Mechanical engineering

3D CAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Creo/NX

GD&T tools

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. in San Jose, CA is seeking a senior Mechanical Design Engineer to own enclosure systems for compute and networking hardware.

You will design chassis and cards, perform GD&T and tolerance analysis, and develop 3D CAD models in Creo or NX, collaborating with manufacturing and suppliers to mitigate risks. This onsite role requires 8+ years in electronic enclosure design, strong sheet metal expertise, and the ability to mentor junior engineers.