Leader, Mechanical Engineering

Who We AreWe are the Service Provider (SP) Mechanical and Thermal team responsible for the design of Cisco’s best high-performance, provider class routers, the Cisco 8000 series. The Cisco 8000 series utilizes Cisco’s revolutionary Silicon One ASIC that delivers unmatched performance and density with feature-rich functionality.We are transforming the industry and building a new internet for AI networks and the 5G era, providing a unified, programmable silicon architecture that is the foundation of all Cisco's future routing products.Our devices are designed to be universally adaptable across service providers and web-scale markets, designed for fixed and modular platforms. Our devices deliver high speed without sacrificing programmability, buffering, power efficiency, scale or feature flexibility.You'll be part of our group driving our game-changing next-generation network devices built with Cisco Silicon One™.What You'll DoIn this role, you will have the opportunity to work on the platform engineering mechanical team in San Jose, CA. The job involves working on current and next-generation mechanical designs of telecom systems. We are looking for you who strive in a dynamic environment. You will be part of a dedicated team. Open communications, empowerment, innovation, teamwork, and customer success are the foundations of the team.High-Level Responsibilities:Lead and manage a small team of talented mechanical engineers.Architect, design, and deliver next generation chassis and cards that meets system product requirements.Perform detailed 2D tolerance analysis for complex electro-mechanical assemblies using spreadsheet and/or 3D tolerance analysis tool such as CETol.Design and develop innovative mechanical solutions using sheet metal, plastic, and die-cast that meets EMI, safety and compliance requirements.Develop 3D CAD model using Creo or NX.Create detailed drawings by applying Geometric Tolerancing and Dimensioning (GD&T) principles.Lead resolution of issues by working closely with manufacturing team and suppliers, developing mitigation plans, and keeping management informed.Collaborate with cross functional teams (HW, SI, CAD, Thermal, Manufacturing, etc..) to negotiate requirements and evaluate technical risks and tradeoffs.Collaborate with thermal engineers to design and implement cooling solutions.Provide technical design guidance and mentoring for junior engineers.Who You’ll Work WithYou will be working very closely with the rest of our Mechanical/Thermal group, which is a dedicated team with foundations of innovation, teamwork, open communication, and customer success. You’ll also work cross-functionally with Hardware Engineering, Product Management/Marketing, Product Operations, Global Supplier Management (GSM), External Vendors/Suppliers, Manufacturing Operations, and EMS/JDM partners.Who You AreYou are a creative and technically skilled individual with mechanical aptitude who excels in problem-solving and embraces complex challenges. You are a technical leader with a passion for design and innovation, who is also a proactive self-starter capable of working independently to turn strategic visions into reality. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a strong analytical mindset, and a collaborative spirit that emphasizes listening, compromising, and uniting with a team to discover optimal product solutions.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and 12+ years of experience designing electronic enclosures.5+ years of relevant experience in design of compute/networking products.Expertise in use of 3D MCAD tools (Creo/NX).Experience designing sheet metal for high volume production.Experience with GD&T and tolerance analysis.Prior experience leading teams and delivering complex projects.Preferred Qualifications:Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and 8+ years of experience designing electronic enclosures.Relevant experience in the mechanical design of computer/networking equipment for data center.Previous people management experience.Experience in manufacturing tooling for sheet metal, plastic, and die-casting.Experience in designing plastic and die-cast parts.Mechanism design experience.Experience in performing static and dynamic analysis using tools such as Creo Simulate or ANSYS.Expert in tolerance analysis, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and statistical analysis.Experience in ECO, BOM, and Deviation processes, (Agile experience a plus).Familiarity with PDMLink (TeamCenter).Experience in Model-Based Definition (MBD).This role requires being onsite in San Jose, CA at least 4 days/week.Why Cisco?#WeAreCisco. We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone. How do we do it? Well, for starters - with people like you!Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. We’re the Internet’s optimists. Our technology makes sure the data traveling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it’s not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out. We’re helping those who work in the health service to connect with patients and each other; schools, colleges, and universities to teach in even the most challenging of times. We’re helping businesses of all shapes and sizes to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills they need and connecting the most remote parts of the world - whether through 5G, or otherwise.We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other’s backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another - from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that).We know that powering an inclusive future starts with us. Because without diversity and a dedication to equality, there is no moving forward. Our 30 Inclusive Communities, that bring people together around commonalities or passions, are leading the way. Together we’re committed to learning, listening, caring for our communities, whilst supporting the most vulnerable with a collective effort to make this world a better place either with technology, or through our actions.So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us! #WeAreCisco#LI-LM4Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.