Senior Electrical Manufacturing NPI Engineer

Senior Electrical Manufacturing NPI Engineer

Full-time

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.

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Electrical Manufacturing New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer to lead the manufacturing readiness and transfer for our most complex data center networking equipment, including high‑speed switches, routers, and optical transport gear. This role requires deep technical expertise in high‑speed signal integrity (SI), high‑density electronics, exceptional cross‑functional leadership, and a proven track record of successfully bringing multiple high‑volume, high‑quality products from design concept to mass production within aggressive data center deployment schedules.

As an Electrical NPI Engineer, you will partner with the HW/Mech/Thermal Engineering team on new product development and manufacturing readiness for high‑performance network equipment.

You will serve as a critical link between Design, NPI, and full‑scale production, ensuring seamless transition through the product lifecycle. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop manufacturing processes, perform DFX review, manage product lifecycle activities, and provide sustaining support for the Arista products.

• Lead and own the entire manufacturing readiness process for complex, next‑generation data center networking products (e.g., core/spine switches, specialized line cards).
• Drive strategic planning for production line layout, capacity modeling, and capital equipment procurement, ensuring rapid ramp‑up to support hyperscale demand.
• Define and maintain the manufacturing technology roadmap, identifying and implementing new processes and equipment required for advanced packaging of ASICs/FPGAs, high‑current components, and extremely high‑layer count PCBs critical for signal integrity.

• Function as the DFX expert, leading in‑depth design reviews (DFM, DFA, DFT) and influencing product architecture to maximize yield, quality, and cost‑efficiency at high volume.
• Drive specialized DFX considerations for high‑speed interconnects (400G/800G+), optical modules (QSFP/OSFP), and sensitive RF paths.
• Expertise in managing the manufacturing and testing of complex thermal solutions, particularly advanced water or liquid cooling systems (e.g., cold plates, manifolds) necessary for high‑TDP network processors.
• Drive component selection and supplier process audits with a focus on high‑reliability components and precise clocking/timing circuits.

• Architect and implement robust manufacturing processes and system‑level functional test (FT) strategies (e.g., traffic generation and analysis, full line‑rate testing, high‑temperature burn‑in) that achieve Six Sigma‑level quality standards.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of automated test equipment (ATE) development, ensuring precise measurement of BER (Bit Error Rate) and signal…