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Mechanical Engineering Technical Leader

San Jose, California, US💼 Full-time💰 $168,800–$168,800🗓 2026-05-29 → 2026-10-07

Core

Architect, design, and deliver next-generation chassis and cards for telecom systems, focusing on mechanical solutions for electronic enclosures.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical engineering technical leader

Builds

Next-generation chassis and cards for Cisco Switching, Routing, and Wireless products

Domain

Telecommunications hardware / Data center networking

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

3D MCAD design (Creo/NX), sheet metal design, GD&T, tolerance analysis, electro-mechanical assembly design, cross-functional collaboration, technical mentoring

Preferred skills

Data center mechanical design, manufacturing tooling knowledge, plastic and die-cast part design, mechanism design, static/dynamic analysis (Creo Simulate/ANSYS), Model-Based Definition (MBD) (via careerplan.io/jobs/2004180-1-mechanical-engineering-technical-leader-at-cisco)

Technologies

Creo, NX, CETol, Creo Simulate, ANSYS

Responsibilities

Architect and design next-generation chassis and cards; perform 2D/3D tolerance analysis; develop mechanical solutions for sheet metal, plastic, and die-cast; create 3D CAD models and detailed drawings with GD&T; lead issue resolution with manufacturing and suppliers; collaborate with cross-functional teams on requirements and risks; provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentoring responsibilities