Equipment Technician – SMT Process & Maintenance
Etched · San Jose
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At a glance
Highlights
- Maintain SMT lines supporting best-in-class AI inference hardware production.
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical and pneumatic faults to restore uptime safely.
- Support new product introductions and improve equipment reliability.
What they offer
- Medical, dental, and vision packages with generous premium coverage
- $500 per month credit for waiving medical benefits
- Housing subsidy of $2,500 per month for those living within walking distance of the office
- Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row)
- Various wellness benefits covering fitness, mental health, and more
- Daily lunch and dinner in our office
Ideal candidate
Hands-on technician who loves keeping automated lines running and takes pride in disciplined, safe work. Detail-oriented problem solver who collaborates well with production and engineering to prevent repeat failures.
Requirements
- Technical certificate, diploma, apprenticeship, or equivalent practical experience in electronics, electrical, mechatronics, automation or related discipline
- Hands-on experience maintaining or troubleshooting SMT equipment or comparable automated manufacturing equipment
- Working knowledge of SMT assembly processes and common production defects
- Ability to read equipment manuals, electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings and use diagnostic tools effectively
- Strong attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, document work accurately, and prioritize production support
- Good communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively with Production, Engineering, and Quality
- Ability to perform hands-on maintenance involving standing, reaching, and accessing equipment, with availability for occasional overtime or weekend support
- remote policy
- Fully in-person
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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