Etched · 19 hours ago
PCB Design for Manufacturing Engineer
San Jose
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expEtched is building the world’s first AI inference system purpose-built for transformers, and they are seeking an experienced PCB DFM Engineer to own the interface between hardware design and PCB fabrication vendors. The role involves ensuring manufacturability of complex board designs and collaborating closely with hardware design teams and fab vendors.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)ComputerHardwareSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Own PCB DFM. Review designs against fab vendor capabilities and drive closure on manufacturability issues
Work directly with PCB fabrication vendors to evaluate stackup options, lamination structures, material selections, and process constraints
Qualify new PCB materials, constructions, and form factors required for next-generation designs. Assess vendor readiness and risk
Communicate fab constraints and DFM feedback to US hardware design teams. Surface tradeoffs early to minimize design iterations
Ensure alignment between design specifications (impedance, layer counts, via structures, tolerances) and vendor manufacturing capabilities
Support NPI builds by coordinating with fab vendors on prototype and pilot lot execution, yield feedback, and process improvements
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in PCB fabrication engineering, DFM, or PCB process engineering
Deep knowledge of high-layer-count PCB fabrication, including lamination cycles, sub-laminations, sequential builds, HDI structures, and advanced via technologies
Experience working directly with PCB fab vendors on material selection, stackup development, and process qualification
Understanding of signal integrity and power delivery constraints that drive PCB design decisions
Strong communication skills across engineering and manufacturing teams, including experience working across time zones
Preferred
Advanced PCB materials (low-loss laminates, high-Tg materials, hybrid stackups)
Via-in-pad, backdrilling, and other advanced interconnect techniques
High-speed design requirements for 112G+ SerDes, HBM, or similar interfaces
PCB vendor qualification and audit processes
Server or datacenter hardware programs
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 (Santana Row)
Various wellness benefits covering fitness, mental health, and more
Daily lunch + dinner in our office
Company
Etched
Building the hardware for superintelligence
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Etched has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (9)
2024 (11)
2023 (1)
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
Recent News
alleywatch.com
2026-01-20
2026-01-20
2026-01-16
Company data provided by crunchbase