Equipment Engineer

Diamond Foundry; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Unlimited PTO

Catered lunches for onsite staff

Job summary

A cutting-edge technology manufacturer in Wenatchee is seeking an Equipment Engineer to lead improvement projects for advanced manufacturing equipment. This role involves identifying upgrades, providing technical support, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering and at least 5 years of engineering experience. Competitive salary ranges from $80,000 to $125,000 yearly, with additional benefits including company shares, unlimited PTO, and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in designing, testing, deploying, and troubleshooting equipment.
• Demonstrated safety leadership and independent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, plan, and execute upgrades to manufacturing equipment.
• Provide support for facility-level equipment and troubleshooting.
• Work with suppliers on parts improvements and hardware integration.
• Collaborate with teams to develop procedures and documentation.
• Install and maintain equipment, providing technical support as needed.

Skills

Problem-solving

Safety leadership

Hands-on experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (ME), Electrical Engineering (EE), or Chemical Engineering (ChemE)

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 managed to produce the world's first single-crystal diamond wafers and are now on a mission to put a diamond behind every chip. We are the rare unicorn that has grown fast and profitably. We received $515m in funding and are executing a multi-$B expansion plan for one of the greenest forms of tech manufacturing: converting greenhouse gas into diamond wafers using zero-emission energy.

We are currently seeking an experienced Equipment Engineer to join our team and take responsibility for improvement projects related to our state-of-the‑art vacuum manufacturing equipment. This work will span multiple engineering disciplines. You'll be working with an experienced team of mechanical, electrical, and materials engineers and scientists. You will be responsible for taking improvement projects from concept to fully tested, documented, and implemented solutions.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Improvement & Upgrades – Identify, plan, and execute upgrades to enhance tool reliability and process capabilities.
• Technical Support & Troubleshooting – Provide support for facility‑level equipment, plasma reactors, and industrial control systems (PLCs, sensors, power supplies, etc.).
• Supplier & Hardware Management – Work with suppliers to improve parts and integrate off‑the‑shelf hardware for automation and process control.
• Collaboration & Documentation – Partner with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex problems and develop procedures, checklists, and training materials.
• Installation & Maintenance – Build, install, upgrade, and maintain equipment while providing technical support, including weekends as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in ME, EE, ChemE, or similar from an ABET‑accredited school.
• 5+ years of engineering experience.
• Independent problem solver with hands‑on experience designing, testing, deploying, and troubleshooting equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated safety leadership.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

$80,000 - $125,000 a year

The position is eligible for company shares. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s job duties, experience, and location. We will also consider higher‑level candidates and salary will be adjusted accordingly.

Wenatchee, located in eastern Washington alongside the Cascadian Mountains, is a beautiful recreational town with much to offer. This quaint town experiences four seasons and is accompanied by ski resorts for winter activities, copious amounts of bodies of water for summer fun, and easy access to breathtaking hikes. Wenatchee is a short driving distance from Leavenworth, known as "Little Bavaria," and the wine country of Chelan. We know that you'll love the year‑long beauty of Wenatchee

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. We also provide unlimited PTO and six paid holidays. Perks include employee discounts to VRAI and catered lunches for onsite staff. All benefits offered are available starting your first day.

Diamond Foundry 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.