Description
The mechanical & thermal team at Cisco is an integrated part of the Hardware organisation, responsible for designing complex electro-mechanical systems, including central office networking products, outdoor mobility equipment, high-performance thermal solutions, and complex PCB assemblies.
As a Mechanical & Thermal Engineer, you will:
- Design and develop next-generation Telecom & Datacentre products
- Participate in architecture definition, implementation, and verification phases
- Work closely with the ASIC team during initial characterisation and define system-level integration based on acquired input
- Develop and implement process and design improvement guidelines
- Collaborate with multi-functional teams, including hardware, software, diagnostics, and signal integrity groups
- Assist in complex subsystem-level lab bring-up, integration, and unit test validation
- Lead a technical team and mentor them for personal growth
- Ensure strong documentation and data management skills to share lessons learned with the wider team
- Lead multiple concept designs and effectively communicate status with customers and executives
- Utilise AI tools for automation and faster data retrieval
Minimum qualifications:
- 16+ years of hands-on experience in designing Telecom & Datacentre products with MTech/BTech in Mechanical Engineering OR 12+ years with PhD in Thermal Engineering or related specialisation
- Experience with solid modelling tools such as Creo and UG-NX
- Hands-on experience with structural simulation tools like Ansys
- Experience as a people manager and technical team leader
- Hands-on experience with system thermal design and validation
Preferred qualifications:
- Knowledge of mechanical reliability tests and material selection for corrosive environments
- Drive to sustain continued innovation in design and cooling solutions
- Ability to drive power optimisation by defining intelligent fan algorithms
- Good English written and verbal communication skills