Component Engineer

Component Engineer About Etched Etched is building the world’s first AI inference system purpose-built for transformers - delivering over 10x higher performance and dramatically lower cost and latency than a B200. With Etched ASICs, you can build products that would be impossible with GPUs, like real-time video generation models and extremely deep & parallel chain-of-thought reasoning agents. Backed by hundreds of millions from top-tier investors and staffed by leading engineers, Etched is redefining the infrastructure layer for the fastest growing industry in history. Job Summary We are seeking a highly motivated, intelligent, and flexible Component Engineer to ensure the components that underpin our systems — from VRMs to high-speed connectors — meet our standards for performance, manufacturability, long-term supply stability, and reliability at scale. This role reports to the Head of Quality and Reliability with a strong “dotted line” to Electrical Engineering R&D. This position plays a critical part in scaling our data center infrastructure design and production, sitting at the intersection of electrical engineering, quality and reliability, supply chain, and manufacturing. The Component Engineer owns the technical and lifecycle integrity of electronic components used in Etched’s compute trays, IO boards, mezzanine cards, and supporting subsystems. By driving evaluation and qualification efforts and smoothing supply chain obstacles, this position enables acceleration of design and production. Key Responsibilities Component Selection & Technical Evaluation - Partner with EE design teams to identify and approve components for: - VRMs and power delivery subsystems - Logic-bearing devices (retimers, controllers, clocking, CPLDs, etc.) - High-speed interconnect (connectors, cages, cables) - Standard passives and electromechanical components - Perform technical trade studies (electrical, thermal, reliability, derating). - Review and interpret datasheets, qualification reports, and vendor reliability data. - Drive component derating guidelines and approved component standards. Component Qualification & Reliability - Develop and execute qualification plans for new components. - Review vendor qual (HTOL, HAST, temp cycling, mechanical stress, etc.). - Assess FIT/MTBF data and integrate into system-level reliability models. - Define incoming inspection requirements where appropriate. - Lead failure analysis coordination for component-level escapes. - Approve or reject components based on risk, lifecycle, and performance. Alternate Sourcing & Lifecycle Management - Identify and qualify second sources for single-source or long-lead components. - Monitor lifecycle status (PCN, EOL, LTB notices). - Partner with Supply Chain to mitigate allocation and geopolitical risk. - Own AVL (Approved Vendor List) governance and component health metrics. - Drive BOM risk reviews prior to design freeze and production release. Cross-Functional Collaboration - EE on design-in decisions - Quality on qualification standards - Manufacturing on DFM and yield sensitivities - Supply Chain on sourcing strategy and lead time risk - Contract Manufacturers on approved substitutions - Support NPI builds with rapid evaluation of substitute components. - Participate in design reviews (schematic/layout) for high-risk components. - Interface with suppliers on technical clarifications and audits. You may be a good fit if you have (Must-have qualifications) - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related field. - 5+ years in component engineering, hardware development, or electronic reliability engineering. - Experience with server, networking, storage, or high-performance compute platforms. - Exposure to ECAD tools (e.g., Cadence, Altium, or similar) and an understanding of how CAD data is managed within a PLM system (e.g. Team Center, SAP) - Strong knowledge of: Power electronics (VRMs, contr ... (truncated, view full listing at source)