Mechanical Engineer

Cisco

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$154,900–$225,300 / yr
Posted
30 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 21, 2026

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $147k
This role $190k
$113k most similar roles pay here $237k

This role pays more than 83% of similar roles. Most pay $124,925–$170,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $190k versus about $147k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Cisco

Cisco Systems is the world''s leading networking technology company, designing and manufacturing networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and cybersecurity solutions for businesses and governments. Industry: Networking Technology & Cybersecurity

Cisco currently has 196 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $167,700–$245,200 across 196 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer (Onsite) joins the Data Center Network Product, Component and Quality Operations team to provide mechanical product engineering support for new and sustaining products throughout their entire lifecycle from NPI to EOS. This individual will manage product cost, quality, and time to market while performing DFM/DFA, failure mode and effects analysis, and stack up tolerance analyses to ensure six sigma quality for high volume mass production. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve problems, optimize thermal solutions, conduct design feasibility testing, and perform value engineering for component selection and process efficiency. Key responsibilities include managing project scopes, reviewing BoMs, and overseeing defect reduction. Required skills include experience in mechanical manufacturing, liquid cooling cold plate manufacturing processes, and proficiency in Pro-E/Creo. The role addresses technical challenges in product lifecycle management and manufacturing for data center infrastructure components.

What does a Mechanical Engineer earn in California?

Median $150000 from 38 postings across 10 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Provide mechanical engineering support for new and sustaining products from NPI through end-of-life.
  • Perform DFM/DFA analysis to ensure product quality and cost avoidance during the manufacturing process.
  • Conduct stack up tolerance analyses to ensure designs meet six sigma standards for mass production.
  • Execute failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) for plastic, diecast, sheet metal, and power delivery components.
  • Develop test plans, reliability studies, and environmental testing protocols for design elements and materials.
  • Lead value engineering initiatives to influence component selection and improve assembly cost savings.
  • Manage project scope, schedules, and budgets while coordinating with stakeholders for feasibility testing.
  • Create and release technical product documentation and manage the lifecycle of new component qualifications.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of experience in mechanical manufacturing.
  • Experience at L6 Liquid cooling.
  • BS degree in mechanical engineering.
  • Proficiency in using Pro-E/Creo.
  • Master's degree in a relevant field (preferred).
  • Experience in liquid cooling cold plate manufacturing process (preferred).

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