Senior Mechanical Engineering Technical Leader

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and problem-solving expertise for mechanical testing at a part or system level.
• Lead/mentor other engineers and convey technical guidance to resolve complex projects/issues.
• Architect, design, and deliver system mechanical designs as specified by product requirements.
• Demonstrate a high degree of originality and innovation in defining product and project level architecture.
• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with cross-functional team members to achieve project goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Engineering + 12 years of related industry experience or Master's degree in Engineering + 8 years of related industry experience.
• Expert in use of 3D MCAD tools (such as Creo/Siemens NX).
• Extensive sheet metal enclosure design experience (for example with fixed or modular chassis).
• Demonstrated expertise in using GD&T and performing tolerance analysis.
• Expertise with sheet metal manufacturing (soft and hard tooling).
• 5+ years of relevant experience in the design of compute/networking products.
• Relevant experience in the mechanical design of computer/network equipment designed to operate in data centers.
• Experience in plastic and die-casting design and tooling.
• Broad knowledge of applicable cross-functional design fields: PCB layout, EMI, safety, and thermal.
• Experience in structural analysis using Finite Element Analysis tools, such as PTC Creo Simulate or Ansys.
• Thermal system design experience: heat sinks, heat pipes, vapor chambers; familiarity with chillers and thermoelectric plates.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and people skills; ability to interact with management, team members, and external vendors.
• 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 $191,400.00 to $281,400.00 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.

Benefits

Additional Information

The application window is expected to close on: 06/30/2026 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 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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