Senior Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver next generation chassis and cards that meets system product requirements.
• Perform detailed 2D tolerance analysis for complex electro-mechanical assemblies using spreadsheet and/or 3D tolerance analysis tool such as CETol.
• 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.
• Assist with resolution of issues by working closely with manufacturing team and suppliers, developing mitigation plans, and keeping management informed.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams (HW, SI, CAD, Thermal, Manufacturing, etc.) to negotiate requirements and evaluate technical risks and tradeoffs.
• Collaborate with thermal engineers to design and implement cooling solutions.
• Teamwork: the candidate must be able to communicate well with cross-functional team members, be able to efficiently collaborate with team members to achieve project goals and contribute positively to the engineering community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent and 7+ years of experience designing electronic enclosures.
• Experience in use of 3D MCAD tools (Creo/NX).
• Experience designing sheet metal parts using soft and hard tooling guidelines.
• Experience with GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and 4+ years of experience designing electronic enclosures.
• Relevant experience in the mechanical design of computer/networking.
• Experience in designing sheet metal enclosures for fixed and modular systems
• Prior knowledge in manufacturing tooling for sheet metal, plastic, and die-casting.
• Experience in designing plastic and die-cast parts.
• Broad knowledge of other cross-functional design areas: PCB layout, EMI, safety, and thermal.
• Why Cisco?
• We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
• Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
• The starting salary range posted for this position is $152,400.00 to $221,800.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.
• U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-te

Benefits

Additional Information

The application window is expected to close on: 08/31/2026 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 San Jose, CA at least 4 days/week. Meet the Team The Common Hardware Group (CHG) creates innovative hardware platforms central to the AI era, powering Cisco's core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products for organizations globally. Our innovations in silicon, optics, and hardware platforms-like Silicon One-are shaping the technology industry. We're a global team of creative experts, bringing our unique backgrounds and bold ideas to push boundaries and help each other grow. Because full product development-from design to qualification to production-is within our team, we're able to think differently, experiment more, and work quickly. Join us to power the future of the digital world.

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