L10/L11 Integration Manufacturing Engineer

Etched • San Jose, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Integration Manufacturing Engineer at Etched, you will own manufacturing integration for our AI systems at the L10/L11 level, ensuring seamless product introduction from prototype through high-volume deployment. This role spans mechanical system integration, rack-level infrastructure, and datacenter deployment readiness across switches, PDUs, CDUs, cabling, racks, and cooling systems. You will work cross-functionally with hardware, electrical, ASIC, thermal, operations, and supply chain teams to drive manufacturability, supplier readiness, yield, scalability, and deployment reliability for Etched’s transformer inference infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, system integration, or product engineering for datacenter, networking, compute, or AI hardware systems.
• Strong understanding of L10/L11 integration including racks, switches, PDUs, CDUs, cabling, cooling systems, and datacenter infrastructure.
• Proven experience driving enclosure/system builds, thermal integration, and mechanical DFM for high-volume manufacturing.
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes including CNC machining, sheet metal, die casting, plastics, cable assemblies, and liquid/air cooling systems.
• Hands-on experience with CAD/CAE tools (Creo, SolidWorks, or similar) and strong GD&T fundamentals.
• Experience working with suppliers, CMs, ODMs, and infrastructure vendors across qualification, ramp, and sustaining activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with focus on yield, manufacturability, reliability, and cost optimization.
• Familiarity with process validation, DOE, reliability testing, and failure analysis methodologies.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills in fast-paced hardware development environments.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing and integration of large-scale AI, networking, or datacenter infrastructure systems.
• Supplier cost modeling, should-cost analysis, and total cost of ownership evaluation.
• Scaling global manufacturing operations across Asia, North America, and Europe.
• Thermal infrastructure design including liquid cooling distribution systems and high-density rack integration.
• Long-term capacity planning, deployment scaling, and supply risk mitigation.
• Automation, factory process optimization, or manufacturing test infrastructure development.
• Semiconductor or AI hardware manufacturing environments.
• Working in highly iterative startup environments with aggressive technical and operational timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI and sustaining engineering activities for L10/L11 system integration, from prototype builds through volume manufacturing and datacenter deployment.
• Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews across mechanical assemblies, rack integration, power distribution, cooling infrastructure, and cabling systems to ensure scalable and cost-effective builds.
• Partner with suppliers, CMs, ODMs, and infrastructure vendors to qualify new materials, processes, tooling, and integration methods for L10/L11 hardware.
• Own manufacturing readiness for rack-level systems including switches, PDUs, CDUs, cables, enclosures, and thermal infrastructure.
• Perform tolerance stack-up analysis, fit checks, DOE/EFA studies, and mechanical validation for complex integrated assemblies.
• Work closely with hardware and thermal engineering teams to optimize system-level mechanical design for cooling performance, reliability, serviceability, and manufacturability.
• Develop and validate tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing processes for mechanical subassemblies and final system integration.
• Drive yield improvement, failure analysis, and cost reduction initiatives through process optimization, supplier engagement, and manufacturing process improvements.
• Review and influence Process FMEA and Design FMEA activities for integrated mechanical and infrastructure systems.
• Support supplier capability development, manufacturing scalability planning, and deployment readiness across global manufacturing regions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, manufacturing operations, and program management teams to align factory readiness with aggressive product schedules and deployment milestones.
• Provide technical leadership in complex issue resolution involving suppliers, manufacturing partners, and field integration activities.

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 and dinner in our office

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree