Packaging Engineer

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.

Who You’ll Work With
Arista Networks is seeking a skilled Packaging Engineer to design, develop, and optimize packaging solutions for our cutting-edge networking hardware. As a Packaging Engineer, you will work closely with product design, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to deliver world-class packaging solutions. You will spend ~50% of your time working in the NPI process and ~50% in sustaining (cost down and sustainability initiatives, continuous improvement, CM/DF support, etc). This position will require leadership, communication, and team-building skills as well as the ability to creatively solve complex problems and develop sustainable solutions/processes.

What You’ll Do

• Interact in a team environment with Mechanical Engineers, Logistics, Program Management, Supply Chain Management, and Arista’s packaging suppliers to develop packaging solutions that ensure product integrity during shipping and storage.
• Collaborate with product engineers to integrate packaging considerations into early-stage product design
• Create detailed technical drawings, specifications, and documentation for packaging designs.
• Reduce transportation costs and optimize Arista packaging for distribution channels
• Carry out package and bare product testing (e.g., drop, vibration, compression, shock) to validate designs and ensure compliance with industry standards (ISTA, ASTM, etc.). 
• Manage Package Assembly BOMs, new part creation, ECO/MCO/Deviations etc in PLM database
• Develop or improve product package process documents to improve ability of our contract manufacturers to package product correctly and reduce product damage while reducing process cost

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of protective packaging design experience - in electronics preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency/experience in Pro-Engineer (or other CAD programs) and in ArtiosCAD desired.
• Strong knowledge of package design, development, manufacturing and change management processes.
• Experienced with designing and developing custom packaging and crating solutions for large, fragile, or heavy products to ensure safe transportation and delivery.
• Specific knowledge of modern packaging materials and fabrication processes and the trade-offs associated with their use.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Education: BSME, BS Packaging degree, or equivalent.
• Ability to exhibit lean engineering qualities in process development and ongoing quality control.
• Experience with packaging testing standards and equipment (e.g., ISTA, ASTM).
• Ability to effectively balance and prioritize several projects at once.

Compensation Information
The new hire base pay for this role has a salary range of $110,000 to $142,000. 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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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.