Mechanical Engineering leader
Core
Lead a team of mechanical design engineers to develop Engineering Validation Boards (EVBs) and complex hardware platforms for Cisco's Switching, Routing, and Wireless products.
Role type
Senior Mechanical Engineering Leader (IC + Team Lead)
Builds
Engineering Validation Boards (EVBs), board-level mechanics, fixtures, thermal solutions, and lab infrastructure for networking/server hardware.
Domain
Networking hardware, silicon, optics, and electronic product development.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical design for electronic products, team leadership in R&D, electro-mechanical system design, 3D CAD (Creo), manufacturing process knowledge (sheet metal, CNC, injection molding), PCB/PCBA mechanical integration, tolerance analysis, root cause investigation, failure analysis, design review, risk assessment, process improvement.
Preferred skills
EVB development, high-speed electronic systems integration, thermal management for high-power assemblies, laboratory fixture design, contract manufacturer management.
Technologies
Creo, CNC, injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, PCB/PCBA.
Responsibilities
Define team priorities and project plans; lead mechanical design of complex EVBs; drive DFM/DFA/DFT; partner with cross-functional engineering teams; support prototype assembly and debugging; lead failure analysis and corrective actions; perform design reviews and risk assessments; improve mechanical design methodologies; manage external suppliers and contract manufacturers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
