Mechanical Design Engineer – Reactor Systems (Equity)

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 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.