Equipment Maintenance Technician

VRAI; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Employee discounts to Diamond Foundry

Job summary

Diamond Foundry Inc. seeks an Equipment Maintenance Technician to ensure reliable operation of advanced production systems. The role requires mechanical and electrical aptitude, strong troubleshooting, and meticulous documentation.

Experience with lasers, vacuum, or high‑pressure systems is a bonus; naval nuclear school is highly regarded. The position emphasizes safety, adherence to procedures, and hands‑on repairs, with opportunities to contribute to a green-energy manufacturing effort and

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical or electrical aptitude with hands-on experience in industrial equipment.
• Proven troubleshooting and diagnostic skills under pressure.
• Ability to read and interpret complex schematics, blueprints, and manuals.
• Experience as an operator or maintenance technician in manufacturing or military settings preferred.
• Technical degree or certification; lasers/vacuum/high-pressure experience bonus.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on complex production systems to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose off-normal conditions in mechanical, electrical, and control systems using manuals and schematics.
• Perform hands‑on repairs, component replacements, and system upgrades per specifications and safety protocols.
• Meticulously log maintenance actions and performance data for turnover and engineering review.
• Uphold safety and regulatory compliance in all maintenance activities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Maintenance experience

Education

Technical degree or certification

Naval Nuclear Power School (bonus)

Tools

Laser systems

Vacuum systems

High-pressure systems

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 diamondbehind 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 seeking a skilled and proactive Equipment Maintenance Technician to join our team. This role is crucial in ensuring the optimal performance and reliability of our production equipment, including complex systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, excellent troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. Laser experience is a significant bonus. Navy Machinist’s Mates and Electrician’s Mates are highly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance: Execute scheduled preventive maintenance and perform corrective maintenance on complex production systems to minimize downtime and maximize operational availability.
• Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Apply a systematic approach to troubleshoot and diagnose off-normal conditions in mechanical, electrical, and control systems. Utilize schematics, technical manuals, and diagnostic tools to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• System Repairs & Alterations: Conduct hands‑on repairs, component replacements, and system upgrades on one‑of‑a‑kind equipment, ensuring strict adherence to technical specifications and safety protocols.
• Documentation & Record Keeping: Meticulously log all maintenance actions, system performance data, and component history, maintaining a detailed and accurate record for turnover and engineering review.
• Safety & Compliance: Uphold a culture of safety and procedural compliance, ensuring all work is conducted in accordance with established protocols and regulations. Take ownership of the safe operational condition of assigned equipment.

Qualifications

• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated strong mechanical aptitude and hands‑on experience with pumps, valves, compressors, and fluid systems OR strong electrical aptitude with power distribution, control systems, and electronics.
• Problem‑Solving Skills: Ability to operate effectively under pressure, logically diagnose equipment casualties, and take decisive action to restore operation.
• Technical Documentation: Proven ability to read, interpret, and work from complex schematics, blueprints, technical manuals, and maintenance procedures.
• Operations & Maintenance Experience: Experience gained as a qualified operator or maintenance technician in an industrial, manufacturing, or military environment is highly desired.
• Education & Bonus Skills: A technical degree or certification is a plus. Experience with lasers, vacuum systems, or high-pressure systems is a significant bonus. Completion of the Naval Nuclear Power School, Prototype, and a sea tour serves as an exceptional equivalent to formal education.

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. 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.

Diamond Foundry Inc. is committed to operating in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws. Our commitment extends to ensuring that our manufacturing and engineering departments adhere to the highest standards of legal and regulatory compliance. Additionally, these departments may have specific physical requirements to ensure the safety and efficiency of our operations. We prioritize the well‑being of our employees and strive to create a work environment that promotes both legal compliance and the optimal functioning of our manufacturing and engineering processes.

Manufacturing and Engineering Departments Physical Requirements:

-Use appropriate PPE and follow all safety policies, practices, and procedures.

-This position will often: Sit, stand for long periods, walk, grasp, reach with hands and arms, lift below and above shoulders, bend, twist at the waist, climb, balance, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, talk, hear, see, use fine finger manipulation, and complete repetitive motions.

-Some tasks may require the use of ladders or stairs

-Some tasks may require driving or the use of foot controls

-Lift/carry and push/pull up to 50 pound

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.