Mechanical Engineer

About this role

Etched seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to design and develop high-performance data center products, from concept through production. You'll lead chassis and enclosure design for inference-focused AI hardware, collaborating with internal teams and manufacturing partners to ensure reliability and manufacturability at scale.

What you'll do

• Develop mechanical designs for high-power data center products with focus on performance, reliability, and manufacturability
• Lead data center chassis and enclosure design from concept through production, managing cooling and power requirements
• Collaborate with internal design teams and Joint Design Manufacturers (JDMs) on integration and optimization
• Oversee soft and hard tooling development to support mass production with strict quality standards
• Ensure designs meet shock, vibration, and other manufacturing standards for durability
• Apply DFM principles to optimize designs for cost-effective manufacturing and assembly

What they're looking for

• Mechanical CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, or similar)
• Data center chassis and enclosure design
• Mechanical design and engineering principles
• Tooling processes and design impact
• High-power and cooling system requirements
• Manufacturing standards and shock/vibration testing
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
• Problem-solving and attention to detail

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with generous premiums ($500/month credit for waiving)
• $2,000/month housing subsidy for those near the office
• Relocation support to San Jose area
• Wellness benefits including fitness and mental health
• Daily lunch and dinner in office
• Unlimited compute budget subject to ROI justification