Etched · 18 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expEtched is a company building AI chips optimized for individual model architectures. They are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to develop high-performance data center products, collaborating with design engineers and ensuring product reliability and manufacturability.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)ComputerHardwareSemiconductor
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), to ensure seamless integration of mechanical designs with overall product architecture
Lead the design of data center chassis and enclosures from concept through production, focusing on meeting high power, cooling efficiency, and ruggedness requirements
Oversee and manage the development of both soft and hard tooling to support mass production, ensuring that all tooling meets strict quality and consistency specifications
Ensure that mechanical designs comply with manufacturing requirements, including shock and vibration standards, to guarantee durability and performance in demanding data center environments
Translate industrial design concepts into manufacturable designs, effectively converting appearance models into production-ready mechanical solutions
Apply DFM principles to optimize designs for cost-effective manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance, ensuring high efficiency and reduced production costs
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is essential
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
Familiarity with manufacturing requirements and standards, including shock and vibration testing, is expected to ensure that designs are durable and meet industry expectations
Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen attention to detail are essential to ensure that every aspect of design work is meticulously considered
Preferred
Advanced degrees or certifications in mechanical design or manufacturing are a plus
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
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$125.36MKey Investors
Primary Venture Partners
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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