Printed Circuit Board DFM Engineer
EtchedSan Jose, California, United States
Posted February 27, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Etched believes in the Bitter Lesson, where progress in the AI field comes from using more FLOPs to train and run models, and the best way to get more FLOPs is to build model-specific hardware.
Job Description
Etched is hiring a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) DFM Engineer to drive fabrication excellence across complex, high-performance hardware systems.
Requirements
- Drive PCB fabrication DFM reviews for complex multilayer boards
- Partner with EE and layout teams to ensure manufacturability, yield optimization, and cost efficiency early in the design cycle
- Develop and enforce PCB fabrication design guidelines aligned with supplier process capabilities
- Review and optimize stack-ups, material selection, controlled impedance structures, via strategies (blind/buried/microvia), copper balancing, and panelization
- Analyze fabrication drawings, Gerber data, and documentation to ensure DFM compliance prior to release
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance fabrication yield, reliability, and cost structure
- Own process qualification and adoption of advanced PCB fabrication technologies addressing evolving SI, PDN, and thermal-mechanical performance requirements
- Define technology roadmaps, drive vendor engagements, and implement architectural design practices optimizing performance, cost, and manufacturability
- Stay current with emerging PCB fabrication technologies, advanced materials, and process innovations
- Lead root cause analysis for fabrication-related defects and implement corrective actions
- Support NPI builds and production ramp from a fabrication-readiness perspective
- Partner with supplier engineering teams to define process development plans, secure resources, and align schedules with program milestones
- Assess supplier readiness for build events and production ramp; proactively identify risks and implement mitigation plans
- Provide onsite technical leadership during line bring-up, pilot builds, and ramp readiness activities
- Ensure supplier process capability meets defined quality, cost, and delivery targets for mass production
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