Build Engineer

The role

You will own internal rack and subassembly builds from kickoff to delivery. You will plan builds, manage materials and staffing, and work on the floor to integrate subsystems and resolve issues.

What you will do

• Own internal rack and subassembly builds from kickoff to delivery
• Run clear-to-build checks against the BOM and work with inventory and supply chain
• Write and maintain build procedures, work instructions, and travelers
• Review CAD models and drawings with design engineers
• Design or specify the fixtures, tooling, and build stations
• Integrate mechanical, thermal, power, and electrical subsystems into full rack assemblies
• Lead build technicians on the floor
• Simplify the build flow to cut cycle time
• Track build status, risks, and blockers
• Turn lessons from each build into processes and documentation

Required qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, or aerospace engineering, physics, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Hands-on experience building hardware
• A track record of owning a build or hardware program end to end and delivering it on time
• Working knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes, reading drawings, and GD&T
• Comfort working on the floor alongside technicians
• Clear communication with technicians, engineers, and leadership
• The ability to move fast with incomplete information and stay calm when a build goes wrong

Nice to have

• Server, rack, data center, or other electronics hardware integration
• Building hardware at a high-rate company in aerospace, automotive, or consumer electronics
• Designing fixtures and tooling in CAD
• PLM, MES, or ERP systems such as Teamcenter
• Scaling a build from prototype to volume production
• Python, Excel, or other scripting for build tracking and analysis

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 and dinner in our office
• Unlimited compute budget subject to ROI justification

About the company

Etched is building hardware for frontier intelligence, co-designing chips, racks, software, and manufacturing. They are a fully in-person team in San Jose (Santana Row).