Printed Circuit Board DFM Engineer

Etched is pioneering an AI inference system designed specifically for transformers, achieving over 10x higher performance and significantly reduced costs and latency compared to traditional systems. With substantial backing from top-tier investors and a team of leading engineers, Etched is transforming the infrastructure for the rapidly growing AI industry.

Responsibilities:

• Drive PCB fabrication DFM reviews for complex multilayer boards.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers and PCB layout designers to ensure manufacturability and yield optimization.
• Develop and enforce PCB fabrication design guidelines aligned with supplier capabilities.
• Review and optimize stack-ups, material selection, and controlled impedance structures.
• Analyze fabrication drawings and documentation for DFM compliance before release.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance fabrication yield and reliability.
• Own process qualification and adoption of advanced PCB fabrication technologies.
• Define technology roadmaps and implement architectural design practices for performance and cost optimization.
• 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 and align schedules with program milestones.
• Assess supplier readiness for build events and proactively identify risks.

Qualifications:

• Experience with L6–L11 data center compute platforms or high-layer-count server motherboards.
• Deep expertise in multilayer PCB fabrication processes.
• Strong understanding of SI/PI-driven fabrication constraints.
• Experience driving comprehensive PCB DFM reviews.

Skills:

• Expertise in advanced stack-up architecture and controlled impedance design.
• Knowledge of HDI/microvia structures and backdrilling techniques.
• Ability to analyze copper roughness impact and power delivery integrity.