PCB Component 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

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced PCB Component Engineer to spearhead our printed circuit board design, layout, and manufacturing readiness strategies. In this role, you will act as the ultimate technical authority and gatekeeper between our hardware layout teams and manufacturing partners. You will own the entire PCB lifecycle from schematic capture and advanced stack-up architecture through high-yield mass production, ensuring unparalleled signal integrity, reliability, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM).

Who You’ll Work With

Arista Component Engineers work closely with Design Engineers, Supply Chain Management, and New Product Introduction Engineers to identify new components, drive an alternate sourcing strategy, and successfully launch products and sustain them in production. Component Engineers are responsible for ensuring components meet quality, reliability, and assurance of supply requirements for use in Arista products. Component Engineers report to the Component Engineering Manager.

What You’ll Do 

• Partner with Arista development engineers, commodity teams, and suppliers to create innovative PCB solutions
• Assess and qualify PCB suppliers
• Contribute to the development of PCB commodity strategy
• Participate in the supplier selection process
• Take part in technical and process audits of suppliers as needed
• Lead PCB failure analysis and drive containment, corrective actions, and risk assessment
• Work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve complex technical issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the organization
• Effectively communicate complex technical concepts and solutions

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience: 8+ years of direct, hands-on experience in PCB design, layout, and fabrication management.
• Tool Proficiency: Mastery of advanced ECAD suites, specifically Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, or Siemens Xpedition, along with automated validation tools like Valor NPI.
• Manufacturing Depth: Comprehensive understanding of PCB fabrication processes (e.g., plating, etching, lamination, drilling aspect ratios) and raw material properties (laminates, resins, copper foils).
• Process Excellence: Working knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-2221, IPC-6012, IPC-7351) and quality frameworks (DOE, DFMEA).

Preferred Qualifications and Competencies

• Master’s Degree (M.S.) in Electrical Engineering or Materials Science.
• Formally certified as an IPC Certified Interconnect Designer (CID or CID+).
• Prior experience managing layout teams in high-volume consumer electronics or high-reliability (aerospace/automotive) environments.
• Technical Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of PCB layout designers, establishing standardized design methodologies, library management practices, and component footprint guidelines.
• Advanced Architecture & Layout: Drive architectural decisions for complex, multi-layer, high-density interconnect (HDI) printed circuit boards incorporating microvias, blind/buried vias, and advanced material stack-ups.
• DFx Mastery: Enforce strict Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Testing (DFT) guidelines to maximize production yield and eliminate vendor Engineering Questions (EQs).
• Signal & Power Integrity: Collaborate closely with hardware and SI/PI engineers to implement constraint-driven routing for high-speed digital interfaces (e.g., PCIe, DDR4/DDR5, USB4) and RF circuits.
• Vendor & Supply Chain Liaison: Technical point of contact for external fabrication and assembly partners. Map and align internal design constraints to tier-1 vendor capabilities.
• Quality & Root Cause Analysis: Lead failure analysis investigations (8D, FMEA) for PCB fabrication or assembly defects, implementing robust corrective actions.
• DFA (Assembly): Optimizing component spacing, orientation, fiducial placement, and thermal relief pads to prevent defects like tombstoning.
• DFT (Testing): Integrating test points, boundary scan paths, and fixture access areas without compromising signal integrity.
• DFM Software: High proficiency in automated validation tools like Valor NPI, Altium DFM Check, or Allegro Constraint Manager.
• Vendor Capability Mapping: Aligning design constraints to the explicit capabilities of specific tier-1 and tier-2 fabrication facilities.
• EQ Resolution: Evaluating and approving fabricator Engineering Questions (EQs) regarding material substitutions or copper etching adjustments.

Compensation Information

The new hire base pay for this role has a pay range of $120,000 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.