Mid-Level Electrical Manufacturing NPI Engineer

Company Description

Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation. We leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our solutions are designed to not only meet the current demands of the digital landscape but to also anticipate and adapt to future challenges.

At Arista we value the diversity of thought and perspectives that each employee brings to the table. We  believe that fostering an inclusive environment, where individuals from various backgrounds and experiences feel welcome, is essential for driving creativity and innovation.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us several prestigious awards, such as Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, Compensation, and Work-Life Balance. At Arista, we take pride in our track record of success and strive to maintain the highest standards of quality and performance in everything we do.

Job Description

Who You’ll Work With

As an Arista Manufacturing New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer, you will engage with Engineering, Platform Design, Contract Manufacturing (CM) partners, CA personnel, and other business functions. You will have the opportunity to work with some of the smartest engineering and technical leaders in the industry.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will be instrumental in bringing new products to market while ensuring manufacturability, reliability, and efficiency. You will collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to optimize product designs, troubleshoot technical challenges, and implement best practices for seamless production. Your expertise will help drive continuous improvements in manufacturing processes, product quality, and cost efficiency.

• Support new product development and drive design for manufacturing excellence.
• Participate in a team of engineers to specify, design, develop, and test hardware, providing manufacturing input on schematic, placement, and route reviews.
• Apply DFx principles: Design for Cost (DFC), Quality (DFQ), Manufacturability (DFM), Reliability (DFR), and Test (DFT).
• Evaluate technical readiness before release and conduct Technical Readiness (TR) reviews with cross-functional teams.
• Conduct BOM risk assessment, component testing, second sourcing, and manage Product Change Notifications (PCN) and qualifications.
• Work closely with Engineering, Platform Engineering, Marketing, TAC, and CM partners to support manufacturing readiness.
• Provide debug mentorship to contract manufacturing test engineers and technicians, ensuring proper training and knowledge transfer.
• Improve manufacturing operations to enhance efficiency, consistency, and cost-effectiveness while ensuring high product quality.
• Debug complex system-level issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions.
• Oversee new product releases and manage technical changes through BOM management, ECO, and deviation processes.
• Lead Defect Reduction Team (DRT) initiatives to identify and resolve product issues.
• Investigate and implement new manufacturing technologies to improve processes and product performance.
• Approve programmable devices and PCB first articles while ensuring conformance to manufacturing standards.
• Drive value engineering and cost reduction activities to optimize product lifecycle costs.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing process documentation and best practices.

Qualifications

• 3-8+ years of experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) or Sustaining Engineering. (College graduates with relevant internship experience will be considered.)
• Expertise in networking products related to routing, switching, and data centers.
• Proficiency in DFx principles: DFM, DFT, DFQ, DFR, DFC.
• Experience with complex PCB fabrication structures, including VIPPO and backdrill.
• Strong knowledge of complex system-level debugging and root cause analysis.
• Expertise in ECO, BOM, and deviation processes (Agile experience is a plus).
• Knowledge of manufacturing, test, quality, and reliability best practices.
• Ability to establish technical direction through the investigation and evaluation of new manufacturing technologies.
• Strong working knowledge of industry manufacturing standards such as IPC and JEDEC.
• Proficiency with lab equipment and tools (e.g., logic analyzers, oscilloscopes).
• BSEE or MSEE degree or equivalent.

Compensation Information:

The new hire base pay for this role has a salary range of $135,000 to $181,000. Arista offers different pay ranges based on work location, so that we can offer consistent and competitive pay appropriate to the market. The actual base pay offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, relevant experience, and work location. The pay range provided reflects base pay only and in addition certain roles may also be eligible for discretionary Arista bonuses and equity. Employees in Sales roles are eligible to participate in Arista’s Sales Incentive Plan, which pays commissions calculated as a percentage of eligible sales. US-based employees are also entitled to benefits including medical, dental, vision, wellbeing, tax savings and income protection. The recruiting team can share more details during the hiring process specific to the role and location.

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Additional Information

Arista Networks is an equal opportunity employer.  Arista makes all hiring and employment-related decisions in a non-discriminatory manner without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable federal, state, or law law.  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.