Co-designed chips, racks, and software to push the pareto frontier to best-in-class throughput and interactivity. Backed by Kleiner Perkins and Sequoia.
About the role
We are seeking a PCBA Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Engineer to ensure our next generation of hardware is designed for reliable, scalable manufacturing. You will bring manufacturing expertise into the design process, resolve risks before boards are released, and establish the design rules, documentation, and review practices that support successful production ramps. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- A degree in electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, or materials engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- Experience in PCBA DFM, manufacturing engineering, or hardware NPI, with direct involvement in moving complex electronics from design into production
- Strong understanding of SMT assembly processes, including stencil design, solder paste printing, component placement, reflow, inspection, and rework
- Experience reviewing PCB layouts, component footprints, assembly drawings, bills of materials, and manufacturing release packages
- Knowledge of manufacturability challenges associated with high-density assemblies, fine-pitch components, and large BGA packages
- The ability to distinguish issues that require design changes from those that can be addressed through manufacturing process development
More about this role
Etched is building hardware for frontier intelligence. We co-design chips, racks, software, and manufacturing to deliver best-in-class throughput and latency across both prefill and decode workloads. Our first products are heavily focused on inference . Backed by hundreds of millions from top-tier investors and staffed by leading engineers, Etched is redefining the infrastructure layer for the fastest growing industry in history.
We are seeking a PCBA Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Engineer to ensure our next generation of hardware is designed for reliable, scalable manufacturing. You will bring manufacturing expertise into the design process, resolve risks before boards are released, and establish the design rules, documentation, and review practices that support successful production ramps.
You will work closely with Electrical Engineering, PCB Layout, Mechanical, Thermal, Power, Test, and Manufacturing teams to prepare products for production across our internal SMT operation and external manufacturing partners. The ideal candidate combines strong PCBA manufacturing knowledge with disciplined documentation, clear technical communication, and practical experience using AI tools...
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