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CNC Machinist

Etched · San Jose

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At a glance

Highlights

  • Take parts from CAD to finished metal same week in in-house prototype shop.
  • Help stand up CNC, sheet metal and assembly cells in 80k sq ft Milpitas facility.
  • Build hardware for frontier intelligence focused on inference throughput.

What they offer

  • Medical, dental, and vision packages with generous premium coverage
  • $500 per month credit for waiving medical benefits
  • $2.5k per month housing subsidy for those living within walking distance
  • Relocation support for those moving to San Jose
  • Wellness benefits covering fitness, mental health, and more
  • Daily lunch and dinner in office

Ideal candidate

Hands-on prototype machinist who thrives in fast-moving R&D shops and loves taking one-off parts from concept to finished hardware the same day alongside engineers.

Requirements

  • Trade school, apprenticeship, or journeyman machinist certification
  • Experience with Fusion 360 or Mastercam and Haas controls
  • Sheet metal fabrication experience: CNC press brake setup/operation, waterjet or laser cutting
  • TIG and/or MIG welding proficiency on aluminum and steel
  • Background in prototype, R&D, or quick-turn job shop environments
  • Experience owning tool crib inventory and tooling purchases
  • Basic CAD ability for fixture design
  • Experience machining thermal/cooling components or server/rack hardware
  • Willingness to work extended hours and occasional weekends
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
  • Ability to obtain forklift certification

Lab profile

About Etched

Building specialized AI chips and systems for frontier inference with best-in-class throughput and latency.

What they build

  • Sohu AI inference chip
  • AI racks and hardware systems
  • Inference software stack

Known for

  • Full-stack co-design of chips, racks, software and manufacturing
  • Best-in-class throughput and latency for prefill and decode
  • Inference-optimized architecture

Key facts

  • Backed by hundreds of millions from top-tier investors
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