Electrical Manufacturing NPI Engineer

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Electrical Manufacturing New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer to lead the manufacturing readiness and transfer for our most complex data center networking equipment including high-speed switches routers and optical transport gear. This role requires deep technical expertise in high-speed signal integrity (SI) high-density electronics exceptional cross-functional leadership and a proven track record of successfully bringing multiple high-volume high-quality products from design concept to mass production within aggressive data center deployment schedules.

Who Youll Work With

As an Electrical NPI Engineer you will partner with the HW/Mech/Thermal Engineering team on new product development manufacturing readiness for the high performance network equipment. 

What Youll Do

You will serve as a critical link between Design NPI and full scale production ensuring seamless transition through the product lifecycle. You will collaborate with cross functional teams to develop manufacturing processes perform DFX review manage product lifecycle activities and provide sustaining support for the Arista products.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic NPI Leadership & Network Readiness:

• Lead and own the entire manufacturing readiness process for complex next-generation data center networking products (e.g. core/spine switches specialized line cards).
• Drive strategic planning for production line layout capacity modeling and capital equipment procurement ensuring rapid ramp-up to support hyperscale demand.
• Define and maintain the manufacturing technology roadmap identifying and implementing new processes and equipment required for advanced packaging of ASICs/FPGAs high-current components and extremely high-layer count PCBs critical for signal integrity.

Advanced Design for X (DFX) & Optical/Thermal Solutions:

• Function as the DFX expert leading in-depth design reviews (DFM DFA DFT) and influencing product architecture to maximize yield quality and cost-efficiency at high specialized DFX considerations for high-speed interconnects (400G/800G) optical modules (QSFP/OSFP) and sensitive RF paths.
• Expertise in managing the manufacturing and testing of complex thermal solutions is essential particularly advanced water cooling/liquid cooling systems (e.g. cold plates manifolds) necessary for high-TDP network processors.
• Drive component selection and supplier process audits with a focus on high-reliability components and precise clocking/timing circuits.

Process and Functional Test System Robustness (Specialized):

• Architect and implement robust manufacturing processes and System-Level Functional Test (FT) strategies (e.g. traffic generation and analysis full line-rate testing high-temperature burn-in) that achieve Six Sigma-level quality standards.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) development ensuring precise measurement of BER (Bit Error Rate) and signal quality while aligning with fleet deployment requirements and system diagnostics.
• Provide expert-level Sustaining Engineering guidance to resolve persistent complex issues related to signal integrity degradation optical module failures and system-level performance loss post-launch.

Qualifications :

• Education: Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering or a related technical discipline. Masters degree preferred.
• Experience: 5 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing engineering role with a minimum of 3 years dedicated to NPI and successful high-volume product launches specifically within the data center networking equipment industry (e.g. switches routers accelerators)
• Technical Mastery:
  -  Expert-level knowledge of high-layer count PCBA manufacturing specialized soldering/rework for       BGA/FC-BGA components and process control for large-format electronic boards.
  -  Proven track record in designing and qualifying production Functional Test (FT) systems and               managing test coverage for complex network systems. 
  -  Demonstrated expertise in applying advanced statistical and quality tools (PFMEA SPC DOE).

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Direct experience managing manufacturing processes at global Contract Manufacturers (CMs) or ODMs specializing in complex networking/telecom equipment.
• Practical hands-on experience in manufacturing and testing of systems incorporating water cooling liquid cooling or immersive cooling solutions for network processors.
• Experience with specialized test equipment and analysis techniques related to Signal Integrity (e.g. TDR VNA) optical power and high-speed data transmission.
• Fluency in advanced data analysis tools (e.g. JMP Python for statistical analysis).
• Exceptional leadership communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence technical and executive stakeholders in a fast-paced technology environment.
• Direct experience managing manufacturing processes at global Contract Manufacturers (CMs) or ODMs specializing in complex networking/telecom equipment.

Compensation information

The new hire base pay for this role has a salary range of $140000 to $175000 and in addition certain roles may also be eligible for discretionary Arista bonuses and equity. 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 -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.

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