Application Engineering Director

Diamondfoundry; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid time away from work

Job summary

Diamond Foundry Inc. is expanding its application engineering team to support semiconductor customers with diamond-based solutions for advanced packaging and thermal management.

We seek a motivated leader to drive adoption and scale partnerships in this cutting-edge field. The ideal candidate holds 8+ years in semiconductor packaging/thermal management, with hands-on development and a track record of moving from R&D to mass production.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in semiconductor packaging or thermal management.
• Deep understanding of advanced packaging and 2.5D/3D IC thermal solutions.
• Ability to scale from concepts/R&D to mass production.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the application engineering function focused on semiconductor packaging and thermal management applications.
• Drive development and optimization of diamond-based solutions for advanced packaging and thermal interfaces.
• Provide in-depth technical expertise on thermal management principles and material characterization.
• Collaborate with R&D and product teams to define roadmaps and identify new opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical communication

Semiconductor packaging

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Materials Science, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Diamond Foundry Inc. is solving the thermal limitation at the foundation of today's most exciting tech industries – AI & cloud compute, electric‑car power electronics, and 5G/6G wireless. We have produced the world's first single‑crystal diamond wafers and are on a mission to put a diamond behind every chip. We are a rare unicorn growing fast and profitably, backed by $515m in funding and executing a multi‑B expansion plan for one of the greenest forms of tech manufacturing: converting greenhouse gas into diamond wafers using zero‑emission energy.

Diamond Foundry is revolutionizing industries with single‑crystal diamond, the ultimate material for advanced electronics and thermal management. As the world's leading producer of lab‑grown diamond, we are expanding our application engineering team to support our growing customer base in the semiconductor industry. We seek a highly motivated and experienced Application Engineering Manager to drive the adoption of our cutting‑edge diamond solutions in advanced packaging and thermal applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the application engineering function focused on semiconductor packaging and thermal management applications.
• Drive the technical development, execution, and optimization of diamond‑based solutions for advanced packaging and thermal management interfaces, integrating state‑of‑the‑art material solutions and processes.
• Provide in‑depth technical expertise on thermal management principles and material characterization.
• Collaborate with the R&D and product development teams to define product roadmaps, identify new application opportunities, and drive product improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with a minimum of 8+ years of experience in semiconductor packaging and/or thermal management applications.
• Deep understanding of semiconductor packaging technologies, thermal management principles, and material characterization techniques, including advanced packaging basic understanding, including 2.5D/3D IC thermal solutions. Demonstration of exceptional ability and accomplishments, including hands‑on development, integration, troubleshooting, and implementation of solutions. Ability to execute from concepts and R&D to scaling and mass production.
• Strong knowledge of the semiconductor industry, systems engineering, reliability and compliance demonstration, and technology transfers, particularly in advanced packaging and thermal management.
• Proven ability to lead and manage cross‑functional engineering teams, coupled with excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to support both internal collaboration and external business development and customer engagement.
• Experience with high thermal conductivity materials and advanced packaging.

Benefits

Diamond Foundry believes in supporting our employees from the workplace to their personal and home life. We provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Perks include employee discounts to VRAI. Our benefits begin as early as your first day of employment. Medical and vision coverage are retroactive to your start date, while dental and voluntary benefits take effect once you’ve completed your enrollment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Diamond Foundry Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.