Mechanical Engineer

About the Company

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine mechanical designs for high-power data center products, ensuring robust performance and reliability
• Manage the transition from appearance models to production-ready designs
• Work closely with internal design teams and external partners, including Joint Design Manufacturers (JDMs)
• Lead the design of data center chassis and enclosures from concept through production
• Oversee and manage the development of both soft and hard tooling to support mass production
• Ensure mechanical designs comply with manufacturing requirements, including shock and vibration standards
• Apply DFM principles to optimize designs for cost-effective manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering with a focus on high-power data center products
• Proven track record in designing and managing chassis and enclosures for data centers
• Proficiency in mechanical CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, FX, or CATIA
• Deep understanding of tooling processes, including both soft and hard tooling
• Familiarity with manufacturing requirements and standards, including shock and vibration testing

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision packages with generous premium coverage
• $500 per month credit for waiving medical benefits
• Housing subsidy of $2k per month for those living within walking distance of the office
• Relocation support for those moving to San Jose
• Various wellness benefits covering fitness and mental health
• Daily lunch and dinner in the office
• Unlimited compute budget subject to ROI justification