Mechanical Design Engineer

Role:            Mechanical Design Engineer

Location:     San Jose, CA (Onsite)

Duration:     12 months

Job Description:

We are looking for a highly motivated mechanical design engineer who can work independently or under the supervision of a Technical Leader or manager to carry out design for networking products from concept to production.

Responsibilities for this position include but not limited to:

•         Design and deliver next generation networking systems (modular and fixed chassis) and cards that meet customer requirements.

•         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.

•         Perform detailed 2D tolerance analysis for complex electro-mechanical assemblies

•         Assist with resolution of design related issues that are impacting field or manufacturing by working closely with manufacturing teams and suppliers, developing mitigation plans, and keeping management informed.

•         Exchange PCB design IDF files with the ECAD/hardware design team, and address placement & mechanical integrity concerns.

•         Host peer and cross-functional team reviews of your design.

•         Minimum education: Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and 7+ years of experience designing electronic enclosures.

•         Experience in use of 3D MCAD tools (Creo/NX).

•         Experience with sheet metal design for mid to high volumes

•         Experience with GD&T and tolerance analysis.

•         Strong knowledge of sheet metal, plastic, and die-cast tooling

Minimum Requirements:

·       Minimum education: Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and 7+ years of experience designing electronic enclosures.

·       Design and deliver next generation networking systems (modular and fixed chassis) and cards that meet customer requirements.

·       Design and develop innovative mechanical solutions using sheet metal, plastic, and die-cast that meets EMI, safety and compliance requirements.

·       Assist with resolution of design related issues that are impacting field or manufacturing by working closely with manufacturing teams and suppliers, developing mitigation plans, and keeping management informed.

·       Experience in use of 3D MCAD tools (Creo/NX).

·       Experience with GD&T and tolerance analysis.

·       Experience with sheet metal design for mid to high volumes.

Additional role, initiative and group information:

·       Relevant experience in the mechanical design of computer/network equipment designed to operate in data centers is preferred.

·       Experience designing sheet-metal parts using soft and hard tooling guidelines a plus.

·       Design of and manufacturing of fixtures for experiments, components for prototypes, etc.

·       Understand the security and business context. Provide technical analysis, recommendations and evaluate security products. Design of systems to accommodate security requirements. Lead and mentor technical team on security design and architecture. Manage Technical Security Projects, Develop / generate code (e.g. hands-on coding, security tool development. Deploy and install software and monitoring devices; configure devices; set up accounts; implement access controls. Incident Management, Client Inquiry and TCMT (e.g. Act as a primary escalation point for security breaches, troubleshoot and solve on call/immediate security issues, work on incidents; monitor logs and perform data mining. (Experience Required 10+ years)