# SMT Process Engineer (Greenfield Factory) 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
- Posted: 2026-10-09
- Apply by: 2026-11-23
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/Etched/2a26154f-991b-4ed2-b189-555ced916791?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/etched-smt-process-engineer-greenfield-factory/

## About the role

Etched is seeking an SMT Process Engineer to help establish our first PCB assembly (PCBA) manufacturing facility. You will be part of the core team selecting, installing, qualifying, and launching our first SMT production line, with hands-on ownership of manufacturing readiness from initial setup through volume production. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- A bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent practical experience
- 10+ years of SMT manufacturing engineering experience
- Demonstrated experience supporting SMT line installation, commissioning, or factory startup
- Experience with equipment acceptance testing, qualification, and production ramp-up
- Hands-on experience programming and optimizing SMT equipment
- Experience supporting PCBA manufacturing from prototype builds through high-volume production

Tags: Production

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/etched-smt-process-engineer-greenfield-factory/