Etched
Platform Technical Program Manager
San Jose · Staff+
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 41 days ago
NLPSupply ChainPCB DesignElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignResearchLeadershipCommunicationOrganizational Skills
About the role
- Etched is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead board-level New Product Introduction (NPI), contract manufacturer (CM) execution, and manufacturing coordination for our ASIC-based accelerator hardware. This role is responsible for driving PCBAs and board assemblies from late design through EVT/DVT/PVT, ramp, and volume production, in close partnership with internal hardware engineering teams and external CMs.
- You will own execution across board-level programs, including accelerator boards, power delivery boards, and associated subassemblies, ensuring designs are manufacturable, testable, and scalable. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain, with a strong focus on CM alignment, build readiness, and disciplined NPI execution.
- Etched is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead board-level New Product Introduction (NPI), contract manufacturer (CM) execution, and manufacturing coordination for our ASIC-based accelerator hardware.
Responsibilities
- Lead board-level NPI programs from design freeze through EVT, DVT, PVT, and volume ramp, with clear ownership of schedules, risks, and deliverables.
- Serve as the primary interface to contract manufacturers for PCBA and board assembly, driving build planning, execution, and issue resolution.
- Drive manufacturing readiness reviews with engineering and CMs, including DFM/DFA, test strategy, and factory bring-up.
- Manage BOM readiness, AVL qualification, and component sourcing in partnership with supply chain and CMs.
- Own change management during NPI, including ECO tracking, revision control, and communication of changes to manufacturing partners.
- Plan and execute prototype, pilot, and production builds, tracking yield, defects, and corrective actions through ramp.
- Identify manufacturing risks related to design, process, or supply chain
- develop mitigation plans and drive closure.
- Continuously improve board-level NPI and CM engagement processes to support faster iteration and scalable production.
- Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row)
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in technical program management, hardware NPI, or manufacturing program leadership for PCBAs or complex electronic assemblies.
- Strong understanding of PCB fabrication, SMT assembly, board-level test, and manufacturing quality systems.
- Experience managing cross-functional hardware programs involving EE, PD, SI, test, supply chain, and operations.
- Comfort operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with high technical and executional complexity.
- You might be a good fit if you have
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision packages with generous premium coverage
- $500 per month credit for waiving medical benefits
- Various wellness benefits covering fitness, mental health, and more
Company info
- We are the first inference-focused frontier AI system, betting early on transformer and transformer-like architectures and on increasing model sizes.
- We are a fully in-person team in San Jose (Santana Row), and greatly value engineering skills.
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