Senior Mechanical Engineer

Cisco

Hybrid

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: San Jose, CA
Salary: $152,400–$221,800 / yr
Posted: 5 days ago
Closes: Aug 31, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $164k

This role $187k

$133k most similar roles pay here $231k

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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 174 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Mechanical Engineer

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As a senior mechanical engineer on the platform engineering team in San Jose, CA, you will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering next-generation chassis and cards for hyperscale data center networking systems. Your daily tasks include performing detailed 2D tolerance analysis using CETol or spreadsheets, developing innovative mechanical solutions with sheet metal, plastic, and die-cast materials, and creating precise 3D CAD models using Creo or NX. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams such as thermal engineers to design cooling solutions and work on GD&T principles for detailed drawings. The ideal candidate has a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least four years of experience in designing electronic enclosures, along with expertise in manufacturing tooling for various materials and knowledge of PCB layout, EMI, safety, and thermal requirements.

Skills

Creo NX GD&T CETol Sheet Metal Design Plastic Design Die-Cast Design EMI Compliance Safety Compliance Thermal Engineering PCB Layout 3D MCAD Tools Manufacturing Tooling Cross-Functional Collaboration

What you'll do

Design and deliver next-generation chassis and cards to meet system product requirements.
Perform detailed 2D tolerance analysis for complex electro-mechanical assemblies using CETol or spreadsheets.
Develop innovative mechanical solutions with sheet metal, plastic, and die-cast that comply with EMI, safety standards.
Create detailed drawings applying Geometric Tolerancing and Dimensioning (GD&T) principles effectively.
Collaborate with thermal engineers to design cooling solutions for electronic enclosures.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent with 7+ years of experience.
Proficient in using 3D MCAD tools like Creo or NX.
Experience designing sheet metal parts and enclosures for electronic systems.
Knowledge of GD&T principles and tolerance analysis techniques.
Background in manufacturing tooling for sheet metal, plastic, and die-cast.

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