Senior Mechanical Engineer

Cisco

. Architect, design, and deliver system mechanical designs based on product requirements .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $132,800 - $185,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical design and system architecture, with a strong focus on PCB design, thermal solutions, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in applying GD&T and DFM practices to ensure product integrity and performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical Engineering Degree7+ Years Experience in Electronic System Design3D MCAD Tools (Creo, NX, SolidWorks)Tolerance Analysis and GD&TThermal Design for Telecom Equipment

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Hard Skills

System Mechanical DesignPCB DesignGeometric Dimensioning and TolerancingTolerance AnalysisDFM PracticesThermal SolutionsInterconnect SolutionsSignal IntegrityEMC DesignProject Management

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationLeadershipProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

CreoNXSolidWorksTeamcenter PDMECAD Design Methodologies

Industry Keywords

Electronic EnclosuresTelecom EquipmentEIA/Orv3/MGX Rack PlatformsBOM ProcessesECO Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect, design, and deliver system mechanical designs based on product requirements
Define product- and project-level architecture with originality and innovation
Influence product interface design to ensure interoperability
Resolve complex system-level design issues
Lead development of major products including boards, enclosures, and chassis from conception through testing
Design PCBs using advanced technologies including HDI, fine-pitch pin fields, and high I/O counts
Address EMC, safety, signal integrity, DFM, and mechanical design issues
Develop interconnect solutions for power connectivity, high-speed I/O, backplanes, and cable assemblies
Champion improved ECAD design methodologies and processes
Design advanced thermal and structural solutions to meet performance requirements
Develop schedules and manage medium-sized tasks
Apply geometric tolerances and DFx practices including DFA and DFM
Participate in or lead Cisco’s Patent Program
Lead cross-functional collaboration beyond the immediate work group
Provide vendors with improved DFM/DFA recommendations
Independently write complete functional and design specifications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 7+ years of related experience, or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 4+ years of related experience, or PhD and 1 year of related experience
Experience using 3D MCAD tools such as Creo, NX, or SolidWorks
Experience with sheet metal design, plastic injection molding, diecast, heatsinks, fans, interconnects, and PCB layout
Experience in tolerance analysis, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and statistical analysis
Prior experience designing and developing electronic enclosures for fixed network systems to EIA/Orv3/MGX rack platforms preferred
7+ years of experience in enterprise electronic system design preferred
Experience with thermal design for telecom equipment or equivalent preferred
Experience with NX and/or Creo MCAD modeling tools and Teamcenter PDM data management preferred
Experience with electronic systems and reading specifications preferred
Adequate GD&T knowledge to ensure product design requirements are met preferred
Experience in ECO, BOM, and deviation processes preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available, subject to eligibility
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
Paid birthday day off
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt full-time employees
Flexible vacation time off program for eligible exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses may be available for non-sales roles
Hybrid work arrangement