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Principal Mechanical Engineer

Cisco Systems, Inc.
paid time off
United States, California, San Jose
170 W Tasman Dr (Show on map)
Apr 07, 2025
The application window is expected to close on: April 28, 2025.
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
This role requires being onsite in our San Jose, CA office 4+ days/week.
Meet the Team
We are the Service Provider (SP) Mechanical and Thermal team responsible for the design of Cisco's best high-performance, provider class routers, the Cisco 8000 series. The Cisco 8000 series utilizes Cisco's revolutionary Silicon One ASIC that delivers unmatched performance and density with feature-rich functionality.
We are transforming the industry and building a new internet for AI networks and the 5G era, providing a unified, programmable silicon architecture that is the foundation of all Cisco's future routing products.
Our devices are designed to be universally adaptable across service providers and web-scale markets, designed for fixed and modular platforms. Our devices deliver high speed without sacrificing programmability, buffering, power efficiency, scale or feature flexibility.
You'll be part of our group driving our game-changing next-generation network devices built with Cisco Silicon One.
Your Impact
In this role you will have the opportunity to work on the platform engineering mechanical team in San Jose, CA. This role involves working on current and next-generation mechanical designs of telecom systems. You will be part of a dedicated team, working in a dynamic environment. Open communication, empowerment, innovation, teamwork, and customer success are the foundations of the team.
Key responsibilities:
  • Lead architectural definition and drive new technology implementation in next- generation platforms.
  • Develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to team members.
  • Lead failure analysis efforts and develop mitigation plans for field and manufacturing related issues.
  • Actively engage in external technical community and show leadership through technical presentation.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering + 15 years of related industry experience or Master's degree in Engineering and 12+ years of related experience.
  • Expertise in mechanical design, manufacturing, and structural analysis.
  • Demonstrated experience in innovation, such as contributions to patents or similar achievements.
  • Experience in providing technical advice and counsel to senior executives.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Relevant experience in the mechanical design of computer/network equipment designed to operate in data centers.
  • Advanced knowledge of cross-functional design areas such as Interconnects, SI, PCB, EMI, safety, and thermal.
  • Actively participating and contributing to industry standard organizations.
  • Experience leading a team of engineers and managing projects from conception to completion.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions.
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#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.
Our passion is connection-we celebrate our employees' diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.
We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer-80 hours each year-allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!
Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!
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