Etched

AI Hardware

ProductQualityEngineer

$150–225k San Jose, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Product Quality Engineer at Etched. Skills: Quality assurance, Supplier quality, Manufacturing operations, Test engineering. Lead quality assurance for suppliers. Establish inspection processes”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure robust quality systems; Own quality assurance for AI hardware builds; Ensure every system leaving the factory meets Etched's standards; Scale line capability; Improve yield; Improve throughput; Reduce defects

Industry & Context.

AI Hardware
Problems you'll solve

Resolving systemic issues; Failure analysis; Root-cause investigations; Corrective/preventive actions

Eligibility Requirements

Comfortable working on-site at CM factories, Resolving issues in real time

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years of experience in quality engineering, supplier quality, or manufacturing quality roles in datacenter hardware, servers, or semiconductor-related systems, Proven track record working with Tier 1 overseas and/or US-based contract manufacturers and/or ODMs, Familiarity with server assembly, burn-in, and system-level test workflows, knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (SPC, FMEA, control plans, DOE), Excellent cross-functional communication ability to drive alignment across engineering, ops, and suppliers, Comfortable working on-site at CM factories and resolving issues in real time

Nice to Have

Background in AI ASIC or high-performance compute hardware, Familiarity with the SMT and DIP process, Experience with L11 rack-level integration and validation, Exposure to thermal/power stress testing and system reliability engineering, Prior experience ramping high-complexity systems from NPI into MP, Engineering background in electrical, mechanical, or manufacturing domains

What You'll Do.

Lead quality assurance for suppliers

Establish inspection processes

Partner with Test Engineering

Drive failure analysis

Track quality metrics

Participate in ECO reviews

Conduct supplier audits

Collaborate with Manufacturing Operations

Champion continuous improvement projects

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate closely with Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, and Test Engineering; Serve as the bridge between Etched HQ and factory teams; Drive alignment across engineering, ops, and suppliers; Collaborate with Manufacturing Operations to scale line capability

Communication Scope

Excellent cross-functional communication ability

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