Etched · 3 hours ago
Test Automation and Factory Testing Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$175K/yr - $225K/yr
10+ years expEtched is building the world’s first AI inference system purpose-built for transformers, backed by significant investment and a team of leading engineers. They are seeking a Test Automation and Factory Testing Engineer to manage testing, validation, and quality assurance processes for hardware production, ensuring compliance with performance and reliability standards.
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Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain automated and manual test procedures for production hardware
Define test coverage requirements and ensure validation against functional specifications
Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and manufacturing teams to design scalable test fixtures and infrastructure
Perform root cause analysis and debug issues found in factory and field environments
Ensure compliance with industry standards for safety, reliability, and performance
Monitor and analyze test data to drive process improvements and yield optimization
Work with manufacturing partners to integrate and maintain testing workflows at scale
Create documentation and provide training to factory teams to ensure proper execution of test procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in hardware validation, manufacturing test engineering, or a similar role
Hands-on experience with test equipment
Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, or equivalent)
Strong understanding of hardware bring-up, debug, and validation processes
Ability to analyze data and drive decisions for yield, quality, and process improvements
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Preferred
Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments
Familiarity with AI/ML hardware, accelerators, or datacenter-class systems
Knowledge of system-level testing (thermal, stress, reliability, compliance)
Experience working with contract manufacturers and ODM/OEM 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
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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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