# Mechanical Engineer at Etched

- Company: Etched
- What the company does: Co-designed chips, racks, and software to push the pareto frontier to best-in-class throughput and interactivity. Backed by Kleiner Perkins and Sequoia.
- Company website: https://www.etched.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Jose
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $150K to $350K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-19
- Apply by: 2026-12-03
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/Etched/79b51baf-67eb-4857-a1ae-abcb649feab8?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/etched-mechanical-engineer/

## About the role

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our team and help transform complex designs into reliable, high-power data center products. As a Mechanical Engineer at Etched, you will be integral to the development of high-performance data center products, from initial concept through to production. You will collaborate closely with both internal and external design engineers, including JDM (Joint Design Manufacturer) partners. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is essential. Advanced degrees or certifications in mechanical design or manufacturing are a plus
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering with a focus on high-power data center products, including a proven track record in designing and managing chassis and enclosures for data centers, is required
- Strong expertise in mechanical design and engineering principles is necessary, along with hands-on experience in transforming industrial design concepts into production-ready models
- Extensive experience in data center chassis design, with a deep understanding of high-power and cooling requirements, is important
- Proficiency in mechanical CAD software and tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, FX, CATIA, or similar is required
- A deep understanding of tooling processes, including both soft and hard tooling, and their impact on product design and production, is critical

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