Mechanical Design Engineer (Tooling Design Focus)

Who Youll Work With

As a Mechanical Design Engineer focused on tooling youll collaborate with a cross-functional team of Hardware Engineering Platform Design Reliability Engineering and global Contract Manufacturing (CM) partners. Youll be part of a team that values precision innovation and early-stage design collaboration to ensure manufacturing success at scale.

What Youll Do

In this role youll lead the design development and validation of custom tooling and fixtures that support new product introduction and high-volume manufacturing. Youll own the mechanical design process from initial concept through CAD development documentation and production supportdriving innovation and manufacturability every step of the way.

We are looking for a mechanical design engineer with experience in tooling design Engineer who will be responsible for the conceptualization CAD design and engineering validation of custom tooling fixtures jigs and test equipment that support high-volume electronics manufacturing. This role is centered on engineering innovation and design collaboration not factory-floor production support. You will contribute to early-stage product design ensuring manufacturability and quality through precise fixture and tooling design and support NPI (New Product Introduction) into global manufacturing environments.

• Engineer design and validate custom tooling test fixtures and jigs to support high-volume production.
• Translate mechanical and process requirements into CAD models engineering drawings and detailed documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback to optimize DFM/DFT aspects of new products.
• Partner closely with Hardware Engineering Platform Design CM partners and Reliability Engineering teams.
• Select and specify manufacturing processes (CNC injection molding sheet metal coatings) as applicable to designed tools.
• Drive tolerance stack-up analysis for complex mechanical assemblies.
• Interface with overseas CMs and vendors to enable tool release prototype builds and pilot production.
• Investigate and recommend new manufacturing technologies to improve quality and cost- effectiveness of tooling solutions.
• Create and manage BOMs ECOs and revision histories (Agile PLM and Windchill PDMLink experience a plus).

Qualifications :

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
• 57 years of experience in mechanical design of tooling and fixturespreferably for high- volume or precision electronics manufacturing.
• Proficient in 3D CAD (Creo/ProEngineer preferred); GD&T and tolerance analysis required.
• Familiarity with DFM/DFA best practices.
• Experience working cross-functionally with design test and manufacturing engineering teams.
• Understanding of common fabrication methods (CNC molding sheet metal) but with a focus on design and specificationnot shop-floor operation.
• Organized detail-oriented and highly self-motivated.
• Work with cross functional teams to deliver on scope tooling requirements and schedule.
• Manage procurement of materials and components required for tooling projects.
• Produce equipment training documentation.
• Oversee technician/operator training on equipment. 
• Fluent in English; strong technical communication skills.
• Some travel is required. Ability to travel domestically and internationally is required.

Nice to Have

• Experience with automated test stations or tooling incorporating sensors or software interfaces.
• Familiarity with shock vibration and EMC test protocols.
• Experience with liquid cooling systems.
• Python or scripting experience for automation of test fixtures or data collection.
• Exposure to Propel / Agile PLM or Windchill PDMLink systems.

Compensation Information:

The new hire base pay for this role has a salary range of $100000 to $175000. Arista offers different pay ranges based on work location so that we can offer consistent and competitive pay appropriate to the market. The actual base pay offered will be based on a wide range of factors including skills qualifications relevant experience and work location. The pay range provided reflects base pay only and in addition certain roles may also be eligible for discretionary Arista bonuses and equity. Employees in Sales roles are eligible to participate in Aristas Sales Incentive Plan which pays commissions calculated as a percentage of eligible sales. US-based employees are also entitled to benefits including medical dental vision wellbeing tax savings and income protection. The recruiting team can share more details during the hiring process specific to the role and location.

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Additional Information :

Arista 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time