Mechanical Engineer

Etched • San Jose, CA

21d • $150,000 - $350,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Etched is building hardware for frontier intelligence, co-designing chips, racks, software, and manufacturing to deliver high throughput and low latency. The company is hiring an experienced Mechanical Engineer to help develop reliable, high-power data center products from initial concept through production. The role works closely with internal design engineers and external Joint Design Manufacturer (JDM) partners.

The Mechanical Engineer will lead the design of data center chassis and enclosures, translate industrial design and appearance models into production-ready solutions, and oversee tooling development for mass production. The position focuses on performance, reliability, cooling efficiency, ruggedness, manufacturability, and compliance with manufacturing requirements such as shock and vibration standards. Etched is a fully in-person team in San Jose (Santana Row), and technical staff are expected to work across engineering and research disciplines as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• At least 10 years of mechanical engineering experience focused on high-power data center products.
• Proven experience designing and managing data center chassis and enclosures.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design and engineering principles, with hands-on experience turning industrial design concepts into production-ready models.
• Extensive experience in data center chassis design and understanding of high-power and cooling requirements.
• Proficiency with mechanical CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, FX, CATIA, or similar.
• Deep understanding of soft and hard tooling processes and their effects on product design and production.
• Familiarity with manufacturing requirements and standards, including shock and vibration testing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degrees or certifications in mechanical design or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine mechanical designs for high-power data center products to ensure robust performance and reliability.
• Manage the transition from appearance models to production-ready designs.
• Coordinate with internal design teams and external partners, including Joint Design Manufacturers, to integrate mechanical designs with the overall product architecture.
• Lead data center chassis and enclosure design from concept through production, addressing high-power, cooling-efficiency, and ruggedness requirements.
• Oversee development of soft and hard tooling for mass production and ensure tooling meets quality and consistency specifications.
• Ensure mechanical designs meet manufacturing requirements, including shock and vibration standards.
• Translate industrial design concepts into manufacturable, production-ready mechanical solutions.
• Apply design-for-manufacturing principles to optimize cost-effective manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision packages with generous premium coverage.
• $500 per month credit for waiving medical benefits.
• Housing subsidy of $2,500 per month for employees living within walking distance of the office.
• Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row).
• Wellness benefits covering fitness, mental health, and more.
• Daily lunch and dinner in the office.
• Unlimited compute budget subject to ROI justification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior