Manufacturing Test & Production Engineer

About the role

Etched builds AI chips tailored to specific model architectures, and is looking for a Manufacturing Test and Production Engineer in Cupertino. The role bridges hardware, software and production, ensuring testing and production line readiness for advanced AI systems. You will work closely with ASIC design and software engineering teams to build and optimize test and production processes that drive high yield, quality and throughput.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement test stations for system-level testing and full server burn-in testing at the production line, with ASIC design and software teams
• Develop diagnostic tests for comprehensive product functional testing with the software team
• Create detailed test plans that ensure efficient and thorough production line flow
• Work with ODM production engineers to design end-to-end production line flow, including test coverage and throughput models, to meet capacity planning needs
• Optimize test time, yield and coverage to enable efficient scaling
• Analyze test data to find bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement
• Refine throughput models so production meets current and future demand while optimizing resource use

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing test engineering, production engineering or a related role in the semiconductor or electronics industry
• Proven ability to architect production line setups, including end-to-end flow design and capacity planning, with ODMs
• Hands-on experience with server-level testing and diagnostics

Required skills

• Strong understanding of system-level and functional testing methodologies
• Experience developing and executing testing strategies with ASIC design and software teams
• Data analysis tools and methods for optimizing test time, yield and throughput
• Familiarity with automation tools and techniques for production lines

What we offer

• Full medical, dental and vision coverage, with 100% of premiums paid and 90% for dependents
• Housing subsidy of $2,000 per month for those living within walking distance of the office
• Daily lunch and dinner provided in the office
• Relocation support for people moving to Cupertino