Mechanical NPI Liquid Cooling Engineer job opportunity at Arista Networks.



Date2026-03-25T18:40:21.097Z bot
Arista Networks Mechanical NPI Liquid Cooling Engineer
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Job DescriptionThis 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 WithAs 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 DoYou 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.

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