MCAD Application Engineer

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Who You’ll Work With

This position reports to the Mechanical Engineering Manager and is responsible for supporting a team of mechanical engineers who use PTC Creo, Windchill, Creo Simulate, ANSYS Icepak, Allegro, Propel, MacroFlow, and LabView. You will help establish, automate, improve, and standardize processes and workflows. In addition, you will provide one-on-one or small-group instruction for new users who previously used other 3D CAD systems, to accelerate learning best practices in Creo and Windchill.

What You’ll Do 

• Drive customizations, configurations, and support of MCAD applications (Creo Parametric, Creo Simulate, Windchill).
• Manage and allocate user licenses and support new user onboarding.
• Develop and evangelize best practices, including modeling standards, advanced techniques, design-for-manufacturing (DFM) guidelines, and collaboration workflows.
• Optimize and streamline mechanical engineering workflows by identifying inefficiencies, implementing improvements, and driving adoption of standardized methodologies.
• Develop scripts, automations, mapkeys, and Creo application extensions.
• Establish and maintain design templates, libraries, and configuration standards that promote consistency and reuse across programs.
• Troubleshoot license, server, permissions, and related performance issues with Creo and Windchill.

Qualifications

• AA, BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years experience in PTC Creo and Windchill administration.
• Relevant experience in mechanical design of computer/network equipment designed to operate in data centers is preferred.
• Experience in ECO, BOM and Deviation processes, (Propel experience a plus).
• Proficiency with mechanical design principles, drafting, DFM, and industry-standard product development processes.
• Fluent in English

Compensation Information 

The new hire base pay for this role has a pay range of $119,000 to $180,000. 

Arista offers different pay ranges based on work location, so that we can offer consistent and competitive pay appropriate to the market. The actual base pay offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, relevant experience, and work location. 

The pay range provided reflects base pay only and in addition certain roles may also be eligible for discretionary Arista bonuses and equity. Employees in Sales roles are eligible to participate in Arista’s Sales Incentive Plan, which pays commissions calculated as a percentage of eligible sales. US-based employees are also entitled to benefits including medical, dental, vision, wellbeing, tax savings and income protection. The recruiting team can share more details during the hiring process specific to the role and location.

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Additional Information

Arista Networks is an equal opportunity employer.  Arista makes all hiring and employment-related decisions in a non-discriminatory manner without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable federal, state, or law law.  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.