Etched · 1 month ago
Platform Technical Program Manager - NPI
San Jose
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$175K/yr - $250K/yr
5+ years expEtched is building the world’s first AI inference system purpose-built for transformers, and they are seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead board-level New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing coordination for their ASIC-based accelerator hardware. This role focuses on driving PCBAs and board assemblies from late design through production, ensuring manufacturability and scalability in collaboration with engineering teams and contract manufacturers.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)ComputerHardwareSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Lead board-level NPI programs from design freeze through EVT, DVT, PVT, and volume ramp, with clear ownership of schedules, risks, and deliverables
Serve as the primary interface to contract manufacturers for PCBA and board assembly, driving build planning, execution, and issue resolution
Drive manufacturing readiness reviews with engineering and CMs, including DFM/DFA, test strategy, and factory bring-up
Coordinate CM activities across PCB fabrication, SMT assembly, test, and final board integration
Manage BOM readiness, AVL qualification, and component sourcing in partnership with supply chain and CMs
Own change management during NPI, including ECO tracking, revision control, and communication of changes to manufacturing partners
Plan and execute prototype, pilot, and production builds, tracking yield, defects, and corrective actions through ramp
Identify manufacturing risks related to design, process, or supply chain; develop mitigation plans and drive closure
Establish and track KPIs for board-level manufacturing, including yield, first-pass success, cycle time, and quality escapes
Coordinate closely with system, thermal, and mechanical teams to ensure board-level requirements are aligned with system integration and deployment
Provide clear, regular program updates to engineering leadership and executives, highlighting risks, tradeoffs, and decisions
Continuously improve board-level NPI and CM engagement processes to support faster iteration and scalable production
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline
5+ years of experience in technical program management, hardware NPI, or manufacturing program leadership for PCBAs or complex electronic assemblies
Hands-on experience working with contract manufacturers for board-level builds, including EVT/DVT/PVT and volume production
Strong understanding of PCB fabrication, SMT assembly, board-level test, and manufacturing quality systems
Experience managing cross-functional hardware programs involving EE, PD, SI, test, supply chain, and operations
Comfort operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with high technical and executional complexity
Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to align internal teams and external manufacturing partners
Benefits
Full medical, dental, and vision packages, with generous premium coverage
Housing subsidy of $2,000/month for those living within walking distance of the office
Daily lunch and dinner in our office
Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row)
Company
Etched
Building the hardware for superintelligence
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$625.36MKey Investors
StripesPrimary Venture Partners
2026-01-14Series Unknown· $500M
2024-06-25Series A· $120M
2023-05-16Seed· $5.36M
Leadership Team
Chris Zhu
Co-Founder
Robert Wachen
Co-Founder and President
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