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Mechanical Engineer

Etched· Platform
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San Jose$150k - $350kFull-timePosted 5d ago

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join Etched and help transform complex designs into reliable, high-power data center products, from concept through production. Collaborate with internal design teams and external JDM partners to ensure mechanical designs meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability standards for data center chassis and high-power systems.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and refine mechanical designs for high-power data center products, ensuring robust performance and reliability. Manage the transition from appearance models to production-ready designs.
  • Work closely with internal design teams and external partners, including Joint Design Manufacturers (JDMs), to ensure seamless integration of mechanical designs with overall product architecture.
  • Lead the design of data center chassis and enclosures from concept through production, focusing on meeting high power, cooling efficiency, and ruggedness requirements.
  • Oversee and manage the development of both soft and hard tooling to support mass production, ensuring that all tooling meets strict quality and consistency specifications.
  • Ensure that mechanical designs comply with manufacturing requirements, including shock and vibration standards, to guarantee durability and performance in demanding data center environments.
  • Translate industrial design concepts into manufacturable designs, effectively converting appearance models into production-ready mechanical solutions.
  • Apply DFM principles to optimize designs for cost-effective manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance, ensuring high efficiency and reduced production costs.

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is essential. Advanced degrees or certifications in mechanical design or manufacturing are a plus.
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering with a focus on high-power data center products, including a proven track record in designing and managing chassis and enclosures for data centers, is required.
  • Strong expertise in mechanical design and engineering principles is necessary, along with hands-on experience in transforming industrial design concepts into production-ready models.
  • Extensive experience in data center chassis design, with a deep understanding of high-power and cooling requirements, is important.
  • Proficiency in mechanical CAD software and tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, FX, CATIA, or similar is required.
  • A deep understanding of tooling processes, including both soft and hard tooling, and their impact on product design and production, is critical.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing requirements and standards, including shock and vibration testing, is expected to ensure that designs are durable and meet industry expectations.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen attention to detail are essential to ensure that every aspect of design work is meticulously considered.

Skills

Required:Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field10+ years mechanical engineering experience in high-power data center productsMechanical CAD softwareDFM (design for manufacturing)Tooling (soft and hard) understandingShock and vibration standardsProblem-solving and attention to detail

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 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 + dinner in our office
  • Unlimited compute budget subject to ROI justification
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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Etched is building frontier inference clusters: co-designs chips, racks, software and manufacturing to push the pareto frontier for AI hardware.

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