AristaNetworks

Mechanical Engineer

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At a Glance

Location
Santa Clara, California, United States
Employment
Full-time
Posted
2026-03-25T18:18:31.198Z

Key Requirements

Domain Knowledge

  • Engineering
  • Medical

Requirements

Relevant experience in mechanical design of computer/network equipment designed to operate in data centers is preferred.

Experience designing sheetmetal parts using soft and hard tooling guidelines.

Experience designing plastic parts for both cosmetic and non-cosmetic uses.

Experience using PTC Creo a plus.

Experience with Mechanica (PTC Creo Simulate) a plus.

Experience with thermal simulation and/or air flow testing a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

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.

Responsibilities

In each project you will work with a cross functional team to ensure that the end solution is brought to market quickly and meets our customer's needs.

This position reports to the Mechanical Engineering Manager and is responsible for the mechanical design and validation of the next module or the next chassis that we bring to market.

Arista produces switches with a high number of ports per rack unit.

This creates challenges in mechanical design.

You will be faced with the usual requirements like structure, cooling, EMC, safety, manufacturability, cost, appearance, tolerances, documentation, conforming to a family of existing products, and tight schedules.

In each project you will work with a cross functional team to ensure that the end solution is brought to market quickly and meets our customers’ needs.

About the Company

Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation. We leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our solutions are designed to not only meet the current demands of the digital landscape but to also anticipate and adapt to future challenges.

At Arista we value the diversity of thought and perspectives that each employee brings to the table. We  believe that fostering an inclusive environment, where individuals from various backgrounds and experiences feel welcome, is essential for driving creativity and innovation.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us several prestigious awards, such as Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, Compensation, and Work-Life Balance. At Arista, we take pride in our track record of success and strive to maintain the highest standards of quality and performance in everything we do.