Full-Time

Manufacturing Mechanical NPI Engineer

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Arista Networks

Arista Networks

1,001-5,000 employees

High-performance cloud networking solutions provider

Data & Analytics
Hardware
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$100k - $175kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity

Junior, Mid

Santa Clara, CA, USA

Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
Agile
Requirements
  • 1-3+ years of experience in Manufacturing Product, Process, or NPI Engineering in Networking equipment manufacturing environment.
  • Expertise in networking products related to routing, switching, and data center.
  • Expert knowledge in ECO, BOM, and Deviation processes, (Agile experience a plus).
  • Solid working knowledge of DFx (DFM, DFA, DFT, DFQ and/or DFR), production fixturing, inspection processes, and overall manufacturing quality control.
  • Strong knowledge of basic manufacturing processes including CNC machining, injection molding, sheet metal production, coating technologies, and finishing operations.
  • Knowledge of packaging materials and processes.
  • Experience working with Contract Manufacturers and Supply Chain vendors in Asia.
  • Ability to establish technical direction through the investigation and evaluation of new manufacturing technologies.
  • Ability to understand and create tolerance stack-up of parts and assemblies.
  • Work independently and as a strong team player: be detail-oriented, organized, and hands on.
  • Working knowledge of lab equipment and tools.
  • B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
  • Some travel required.
Responsibilities
  • Support the development of new products and drive design for manufacturing excellence.
  • Participate on a project team of engineers involved in the specification, design, development, and test of the hardware.
  • Provide manufacturing input to mechanical design reviews.
  • Design for DFx : DFC, DFQ, DFM, DFR, DFT.
  • Evaluate technical readiness prior to release. Deliver Technical Readiness reviews with the cross-functional team.
  • Perform new product and sustaining engineering functions.
  • BOM risk assessment, grading and second sourcing.
  • Manufacturer’s PCN execution and coordination, provide analysis and qualification resources.
  • Interface/engage with Engineering, Platform Engineering, Marketing, TAC, and CM Partners.
  • Provide training/mentorship to contract manufacturing personnel. Ensure that Manufacturing receives the required level of product training.
  • Improve manufacturing operations processes and actively enhance efficiency, consistency, cost avoidance, and customer satisfaction.
  • Drive the evaluation and enhancement of the engineering design verification process with the goal of releasing zero design defects to production.
  • Establish technical direction through the investigation and evaluation of new manufacturing technologies.
  • Approve and validate mechanical first articles.
  • Manage the release of New Products and manage technical changes to existing products through BOM management, ECO, and deviation processes.
  • Assist in early prototype testing and troubleshooting/debug to find root cause failures and drive back fixes to engineering or contract manufacturer.
  • Debug complex system-level problems and drive root cause analysis.
  • DRT participation and leadership. Actively work with the Defect Reduction Team to identify product issues and drive resolutions.
  • Work in conformance with established manufacturing processes and procedures.
  • Perform value engineering and cost reduction activities.
  • Develop manufacturing process and best practice documentation.
  • Knowledge and an ability to design assembly fixture, jig and tooling to support high volume manufacturing.

Arista Networks offers high-performance cloud networking solutions for large-scale data centers and cloud computing environments. Their product line includes switches and routers designed for spine and leaf configurations, which provide advanced performance and energy efficiency. Unlike competitors, Arista focuses on scalability and automation, catering to major cloud service providers and enterprises. The company's goal is to lead in the cloud networking market by ensuring reliable and effective networking solutions for its clients.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$359.4M

Headquarters

Santa Clara, California

Founded

2004

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

24%

2 year growth

25%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for AI-optimized networking boosts Arista's market potential.
  • Zero trust networking solutions address rising security needs in distributed IT environments.
  • Acquisitions like Pluribus Networks expand Arista's cloud networking capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Cisco's AI-driven networking solutions may impact market share.
  • Open-source networking solutions threaten Arista's proprietary software sales.
  • Semiconductor shortages could delay hardware production, affecting customer demand.

What makes Arista Networks unique

  • Arista Networks offers high-performance cloud networking solutions for large-scale data centers.
  • Their products include advanced switches and routers for spine and leaf configurations.
  • Arista's focus on automation and visibility enhances network performance and efficiency.

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