Cisco · 14 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$110K/yr - $184K/yr
2+ years expCisco is a leading technology company revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer who will design and analyze mechanical systems, conduct feasibility studies, and collaborate on projects to ensure product specifications are met.
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Responsibilities
Collaborates with others on projects and works on small to medium features from design feasibility to manufacturing under the lead of senior engineers
Executes the assembly and fabrication of Cisco hardware products to ensure that deadlines and specifications are met
Performs design for manufacturing (DFM) changes per supplier inputs
Performs simple stack up tolerance analysis to ensure design meets fit and function criteria
Performs mechanical design testing, verification, failure analysis, environmental and reliability testing plans for developed design elements, materials, parts and products
Verifies the quality of the design and escalates issues as needed
Collaborates with test assurance team to define and debug design issues
Compiles list of needed materials in product design(BoM) for single product
Solicits proposals from vendors for budgetary purposes when developing projects, within cost guidelines
Assists with manufacturing and assembly processes using understanding of initial layout of components on the board to optimize design and reduce cost
Executes design feasibility tests on new and modified designs
Prepares detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication for mechanical systems, equipment and packaging
Interacts with lead engineer and works with cross-functional teams such as hardware design team, ECAD team on board layout and NPE for DFM issues
Works directly with thermal engineers to further define and optimate thermal solutions such as heatsink design
Qualification
Required
Bachelors + 2 years of related experience, or Masters + 0 years of related experience
Preferred
Varies based on the team and business needs | Preferred Qualifications are desired education, experience, and skills that are in addition to Minimum Qualifications
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
Company
Cisco
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Chuck Robbins
Chair and CEO
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