Head of PCB Layout & Design Infrastructure at Etched.ai

Cupertino, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Semiconductors, AI, HardwareIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Comp

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee PCB layout and design activities for complex, high-speed, and high-density circuit boards
Define and enforce best practices, standards, and methodologies for PCB design to ensure high-quality deliverables
Collaborate with electrical hardware engineers, layout engineers, mechanical engineers, and manufacturing teams to optimize designs for performance and manufacturability
Drive the selection and implementation of a new Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system to streamline hardware design processes
Establish a robust component library management system to ensure accuracy, scalability, and accessibility of ECAD symbols and footprints
Design and implement workflows for change control management, BOM management, and revision tracking to support PLM integration and library management
Develop documentation, standards, and processes to ensure compliance with industry and company-specific requirements
Hire, mentor, and lead a team of ECAD librarians and PCB layout engineers in both the US and Taiwan
Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture that prioritizes efficiency, precision, and scalability
Provide ongoing training and professional development to ensure the team stays current with emerging technologies and industry best practices
Partner with electrical hardware and mechanical engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of PCB designs into the overall product development lifecycle
Act as a liaison with suppliers, fabrication houses, and assembly teams to address technical issues and ensure alignment on design requirements
Evaluate and implement new tools, technologies, and design methodologies to optimize PCB design efficiency
Stay updated on industry trends, standards, and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PCB LayoutECADPLMBOM ManagementComponent Library ManagementChange ControlHigh-Speed PCBHigh-Density PCBHardware DesignTeam Leadership

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Head of PCB Layout & Design Infrastructure role?

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Is this position remote or hybrid, and where?

The position is hybrid in the US and Taiwan.

What are the key requirements for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the company culture like for this team?

The role involves fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture that prioritizes efficiency, precision, and scalability.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate will have experience leading PCB layout teams across US and Taiwan, implementing PLM systems, managing component libraries, and driving scalable design infrastructure, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Etched.ai

Develops servers for transformer inference

About Etched.ai

The company specializes in developing powerful servers for transformer inference, utilizing transformer architecture integrated into their chips to achieve highly efficient and advanced technology. The main technologies used in the product are transformer architecture and advanced chip integration.

Cupertino, CA, USAHeadquarters

2022Year Founded

$5.4MTotal Funding

SEEDCompany Stage

HardwareIndustries

11-50Employees