Mechanical NPI Liquid Cooling Engineer

Company Description

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.

Job Description

This is a highly technical engineering role focused on overseeing the process of  taking new liquid cooled products from design to full scale manufacturing.  This role requires a combination of technical expertise in electro/mechanical design and manufacturing, along with recent experience in liquid cooled products and the thermal solutions that make them possible.

Who You’ll Work With

As a Mechanical NPI Liquid Cooling Engineer, you will engage with our Mechanical and Thermal Engineering teams, collaborating closely with Engineering Cross-Functional team members, supplier management and our CM partners manufacturing the cooling solutions, and the assembly of our products. In this capacity, you will work with Hardware and Mechanical Engineering technical leaders to advance product development, manufacturing, and supplier strategies for High-Performance Networking equipment. Your role will bridge design review, Manufacturing NPI and Production, ensuring a seamless transition from conceptualization to high-volume scaled manufacturing. The CMs you will engage with specialize in areas such as metals, plastics, die casting, high-speed cables, air and liquid cooling thermal solutions, optics and fiber connectivity, and numerous other E/M suppliers who manufacture key components of our products, in addition to direct collaboration with our customers.

What You’ll Do

You will assume a pivotal role in leading and developing a high-performing team responsible for introducing new products to market, with a strong emphasis on manufacturability, reliability, efficiency, and quality. You will provide technical leadership while fostering cross-functional collaboration among engineering, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing teams. Furthermore, you will engage directly with our customers, addressing matters ranging from defining product requirements to resolving any field quality escalations that may arise.

You will also be responsible for developing and optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring product quality, and driving continuous improvements. This role necessitates robust expertise in E/M Manufacturing, Design for Cost and Manufacturability (DFM) considerations. The ideal candidate will influence engineering teams, collaborate with cross-functional groups, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability.  

You will also be responsible for conducting root cause analysis of quality and process issues at contract manufacturers or vendors, and driving the team in developing effective solutions to address and resolve these challenges.

• Providing Liquid Cooling solution training and mentorship to other Mechanical NPI Engineers and mechanical contract manufacturing personnel.
• Provide guidance and develop Liquid Cooling procedures specific to Arista products for managing these items after completing test activities such as purging, cleaning, pressure testing, and N2/PG25 filling.
• Leading assembly process development to ensure high-quality and efficient manufacturing.  
• Possess a drive for early engagement with HW/ME teams to identify and solve challenges in NPI builds to enable a smooth transition to production, which contributes to continuous improvement, better overall quality, higher yields and cost efficiency of product.
• Implementing and enforcing Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles across various components, including sheet metal, plastics, die-cast and machined parts, cable assemblies, power delivery, air and liquid cooling solutions as well as system integration.
• Overseeing process validation, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.
• Managing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and maintaining stringent version/revision control.
• Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) from initial prototyping through to full-scale production.
• Utilizing Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, such as Agile or Propel, to track product lifecycles.
• Driving data center equipment lifecycle management to ensure manufacturability.
• Developing and implementing best practices.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing efficiency.
• Partnering with supply chain and procurement teams to facilitate efficient material flow.
• Optimizing inventory management to minimize waste and improve production efficiency.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related manufacturing discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience working as a Mechanical NPI Engineer, coupled with expertise in Prototype & Production level DFM as it relates to data center products.
• Should possess a minimum of 1-3 years of experience in the scaled manufacturing and implementation of liquid cooling thermal solutions, encompassing board-level to facility-level applications. This experience should include cold plates, associated fittings, tubing, and hose terminations, as well as the deployment of leak detection devices and the utilization of system-level liquid cooling distribution units (CDUs) and air-assisted liquid coolers (AALCs).
• Demonstrated working knowledge and experience with PLM systems (Agile, Propel preferred) and a comprehensive understanding of ECO/MCO/DEV/PCN processes.
• A strong background in debugging and troubleshooting Electro-Mechanical (E/M) systems, conducting failure/root cause analysis, and applying the 8D methodology.
• Exceptional leadership, mentoring, problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and communication skills.

Highly preferred:

• Experience with L11 level integration, assy and testing of liquid cooled products, for direct deployment to customer data centers.
• Experience with fiber optic cable handling, integration and management.  BICSI certification is desirable.
• Knowledge of data center equipment lifecycle management, E/M assy’s and component level coordination, from New Product Introduction through Production, and End of Life.
• Knowledge in properly handling and managing cold plates during high‑level assembly.
• Familiarity with facility level power and cooling requirements for air and liquid cooled products.
• Experience reviewing PCB layout files in Allegro, or other viewer.
• CREO MCAD experience.

Compensation Information:

The new hire base pay for this role has a salary range of $175,000 to $200,000 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 location. 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.