CNC Machinist — Rapid Prototyping for Frontier Hardware

Etched

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Housing subsidy for near-office living

Relocation support to San Jose (Santna

Job summary

Etched is building a rapid prototype shop in Milpitas and San Jose, seeking a machinist/fabricator who can take parts from CAD to finished metal within days. You will run CAM programs, design fixtures, operate 3-axis CNC mills, sheet metal equipment, and perform TIG/MIG welds as part of an agile startup environment.

You’ll work on thermal/cooling components and server/rack hardware, requiring strong CAD skills and startup adaptability.

Qualifications

Trade school, apprenticeship, or journeyman machinist certification required.
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 where every job is different.
Experience owning tool crib inventory and tooling purchases.
Basic CAD ability (Fusion 360, SolidWorks, or similar) for fixture design.
Experience machining thermal/cooling components (coldplates, manifolds) or server/rack hardware.
Comfort in a fast-moving startup environment with shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

Program CAM from engineering CAD models and own jobs end-to-end: setup, first article, and production of prototype parts
Design and build fixtures, soft jaws, and workholding to make repeat jobs fast
Set up and operate 3-axis CNC vertical mills, manual mill and lathe, and supporting shop equipment
Operate the sheet metal cell: waterjet cutting and CNC press brake forming, including nesting and bend programming
TIG weld brackets, enclosures, and fixtures as needed
Fabricate parts end-to-end: hardware insertion, deburring and surface finishing, and final fit-up of formed and welded assemblies
Manage the tool crib: track cutter and consumable inventory, buy tooling, and own vendor relationships for cutters, stock, and shop supplies
Inspect your own work using surface plate, height gauge, micrometers, and calipers to drawing GD&T
Support assembly and integration of prototype systems and racks when the schedule calls for it
Be flexible and help out around the shop: machine maintenance, material handling, rigging support, and keeping the floor safe and organized
Give design-for-manufacturability feedback directly to the engineers who sit a few steps away