Mechanical Design Engineer

Diamond Foundry; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company equity

Job summary

Diamond Foundry is seeking a highly experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to lead R&D projects in the Reactor Development Group. You will own the design of Plasma-Enhanced CVD reactor equipment and related systems, guiding components from concept through production with a hands-on approach.

Ideal candidates bring a mechanical/aerospace background, SolidWorks proficiency, and 0–3 years of mechanical design experience. Strong collaboration skills and a practical mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• A degree in mechanical, aerospace, or a similar engineering discipline is required.
• Plus, entry-level to 3 years of professional experience in mechanical design is expected.
• Prior experience with vacuum system design in semiconductor/aerospace/manufacturing environments is desired.
• Understanding of manufacturing methods and proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks) is required.
• An understanding of electromechanical components and PLC systems is desirable; a thermal/fluids background is a plus.
• Hands-on mindset with hardware design is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with reactor team members on new reactor systems, assemblies and parts.
• Oversee manufacturing of machined components and guide designs from R&D to production; trade performance vs. cost.
• Design and develop new reactor systems and components using machine design, kinematics, thermals, and fluids expertise.
• Manage prototyping, documentation, and manufacturing process; prepare drawings and coordinate with machine shops.
• Troubleshoot existing reactor designs and implement design changes to improve productivity and yield.

Education

Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

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.

Diamond Foundry is looking for a highly experienced and innovative mechanical design engineer who can lead a number of high-visibility R&D projects within the company’s Reactor Development Group. This individual will be a primary owner for the design and development of Plasma-Enhanced CVD reactor equipment and other systems used in the growth and manufacture of diamond. They must have experience leading multiple projects and teams with a strong track record of success.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with reactor team members and other teams in the company on new reactor systems, assemblies and parts.
• Oversee the manufacturing of machined components and guide designs from R&D to production. Perform trades on performance vs. cost to ground design decisions.
• Design and develop new reactor systems and components, applying expertise in machine design and mechanics, kinematics, thermals, and fluids to the design.
• Manage the prototyping, documentation, and manufacturing process of reactor designs, including preparing drawings and working with machine shops and vendors to fabricate new hardware.
• Troubleshoot issues on existing reactor designs, working with other engineers to implement design changes that improve productivity and yield of our reactors.

Requirements

• A degree in mechanical, aerospace, or a similar engineering discipline is required. Plus, entry‑level to 3 years of professional experience in mechanical design.
• Prior experience with vacuum system design as found in semiconductor, aerospace, or other manufacturing industries is desired.
• Understanding and experience with various manufacturing methods with common industrial machine tools. High proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks).
• An understanding of electromechanical components and experience with PLC systems and industrial controls is desirable. A solid foundation in thermal or fluid modeling is desirable.
• An optimistic, creative, and curious mindset with a strong desire to be hands‑on with their hardware designs.

$110,000 - $140,000 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 expertise. We will also consider higher‑level candidates and salary will be adjusted accordingly.

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.

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.

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 pounds.

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.