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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.\nJob Summary\nEtched is hiring a Product Quality Engineer based in the US to ensure robust quality systems across our suppliers, domestic contract manufacturing and integration partners (L10 server, L11 rack). You will own quality assurance for our advanced AI hardware builds-driving inspection and test strategies, resolving systemic issues, and ensuring that every system leaving the factory meets Etched’s standards for performance and reliability.\nThis role will collaborate closely with Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, and Test Engineering, serving as the bridge between Etched HQ and factory teams. It is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on in the factory, while also establishing the scalable quality processes needed to support high-volume production.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead quality assurance across semiconductor (ASIC/chip), PCB/A, L6 component suppliers, L10 server manufacturers, and L11 rack integration partners in both the US and overseas.\n\nEstablish and maintain robust IQC, IPQC, and OQC processes, including inspection criteria, control plans, and quality gates across incoming materials, PCB/A manufacturing, system assembly, and rack integration.\n\nPartner with suppliers and contract manufacturers to oversee SMT processes, including SPI, AOI, and X-ray inspection, ensuring process capability and defect prevention throughout PCB/A production.\n\nPartner with Test Engineering to define system-level test coverage, burn-in protocols, reliability validation, and production acceptance criteria.\n\nDrive failure analysis, root-cause investigations, and structured corrective and preventive actions using 8D, CAPA, and FMEA methodologies.\n\nTrack, analyze, and report quality metrics including yield, Cpk/SPC, defect density, escapes, and DPPM, driving data-based improvements with engineering and operations teams.\n\nParticipate in ECO reviews, configuration changes, and NPI build reviews to establish and enforce quality gates throughout product introduction and production ramp.\n\nConduct supplier audits and ensure adherence to applicable quality standards (ISO/AS, IPC) and Etched manufacturing requirements.\n\nCollaborate with Manufacturing Operations to improve line capability, documentation, training, process controls, and continuous improvement initiatives across suppliers and manufacturing partners.\n\nYou may be a good fit if you have (Must-have qualifications)\n5+ years of experience in quality engineering, supplier quality, or manufacturing quality supporting ASIC/chip, semiconductor, PCB/A, server, or other high-performance hardware products.\n\nHands-on experience supporting quality across L6 components, L10 server assembly, and L11 rack integration in partnership with Tier 1 contract manufacturers and/or ODMs.\n\nStrong working knowledge of PCB/A manufacturing processes, including SMT, SPI, AOI, and X-ray inspection, with the ability to drive process improvements alongside manufacturing partners.\n\nDemonstrated experience establishing and managing IQC, IPQC, and OQC quality systems in high-volume manufacturing environments.\n\nDeep knowledge of structured quality methodologies including 8D, CAPA, FMEA, SPC, Cpk, control plans, and statistical process control.\n\nExperience tracking and improving manufacturing quality metrics such as yield, DPPM, defect density, and production escapes.\n\nFamiliarity with server assembly, burn-in, and system-level test workflows.\n\nExcellent cross-functional communication skills with the ability to drive alignment across engineering, operations, suppliers, and contract manufacturers.\n\nComfortable working on-site at supplier and CM factories, resolving production issues in real time.\n\nStrong candidates may also have experience with (Nice-to-have qualifications)\nBackground in AI ASIC or high-performance compute hardware.\n\nExperience with L11 rack-level integration and validation.\n\nExposure to thermal/power stress testing and system reliability engineering.\n\nPrior experience ramping high-complexity systems from NPI into mass production.\n\nEngineering background in electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering.\n\nExperience developing supplier quality strategies for advanced compute hardware programs.\n\nBenefits\nMedical, dental, and vision packages with generous premium coverage\n$500 per month credit for waiving medical benefits\n\nHousing subsidy of $2,500 per month for those living within walking distance of the office\n\nRelocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row)\n\nVarious wellness benefits covering fitness, mental health, and more\n\nDaily lunch and dinner in our office\n\nUnlimited compute budget subject to ROI justification\n\nHow we’re different\nEtched believes in the Bitter Lesson. We are the first inference-focused frontier AI system. Our addressable market is the entirety of inference, unlike many of our competitors.\nWe are a fully in-person team in San Jose (Santana Row), and greatly value engineering skills. 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