Hiring: Mechanical NPI Engineer Company: Arista Networks Location: Santa Clara, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 04:31:53 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : AI, Agile, Assembly, Product Lifecycle Management, Python, Root Cause Analysis About the job Experience: •3+ years of experience in Mechanical De Manufacturing Product, Process, or NPI Engineering in electronics manufacturing environment. Required Skills: •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. •Play a key role in bringing new products to market with a strong emphasis on manufacturability, reliability, efficiency, and quality. You will drive cross functional collaboration and provide technical leadership throughout the NPI process. •Lead NPI activities from prototype builds through production ramp, ensuring smooth transitions and highquality outcomes. •Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to support scalable, efficient, and repeatable production •Conduct root cause analysis for quality and process issues at contract manufacturers and suppliers, and drive effective corrective actions. •Lead assembly process development to ensure high quality, efficient manufacturing workflows. •Engage early with Hardware and Mechanical Engineering teams to identify risks, resolve build challenges, and improve yield, quality, and cost. Qualifications: •1-3+ years of experience in Mechanical De Manufacturing Product, Process, or NPI Engineering in electronics manufacturing environment. •Expertise in networking products related to routing, switching and data center. •Expert knowledge in ECO, BOM and Deviation processes, (Agile experience a plus). •Solid working knowledge of DFx (DFM, DFA, DFT, DFQ and/or DFR), production fixturing, inspection processes, and overall manufacturing quality control. •Strong knowledge of basic manufacturing processes including CNC machining, injection molding, sheet metal production, coating technologies and finishing operations. •Knowledge of packaging materials and processes. •Demonstrated capacity to establish technical direction through the investigation and evaluation of new manufacturing technologies. •Demonstrated capacity to understand and create tolerance stack-up of parts and assemblies. •Work independently and as a strong team player: be detail oriented, organized and hands-on. •Solid functional working knowledge of lab equipment and tools. Compensation: •$110,000 - $175,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!