Process Integration Engineer

Diamond Foundry; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in advanced diamond manufacturing is looking for a Process Integration Engineer with a strong background in wafer processing. This role offers the opportunity to innovate alongside talented professionals, driving improvements in manufacturing processes while working on cutting-edge technology in a supportive environment. The successful candidate will be pivotal in ensuring high-quality output and the successful transition of new products to production.

Benefits

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance programs

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in wafer process integration.
• Solid foundation in wafer processing technologies.
• Familiarity with data automation and process control.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for process integration strategies.
• Identify and resolve inter-module process issues with data analysis.
• Develop and maintain documentation during the R&D stage.

Skills

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Collaboration

Metrology techniques

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Physics

Tools

DOE

Statistical data analytics (e.g., JMP)

Process control (e.g., SPC)

Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

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 seek a motivated and technically skilled Process Integration Engineer to join our team in developing and optimizing wafer engineering processes. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of industry experience, a solid foundation in wafer processing, and a passion for problem-solving. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to support the integration of new R&D process flows, ensuring high-quality output and manufacturability while driving improvements in process robustness.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and optimize process integration strategies, ensuring timely product delivery and quality assurance.
• Identify and resolve inter-module process issues through data analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), and failure analysis; recommend and execute corrective actions.
• Work with process and metrology teams to define and validate process/material specifications and metrology requirements, ensuring alignment across stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain documentation such as product configurations, process flows, and specifications during the R&D stage; assist with transitioning new products to volume production.
• Support process monitoring by implementing Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions and contributing to automation initiatives to improve process control and data management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in wafer process integration, process engineering, or a related field within the semiconductor or HDD industry.
• Good understanding of wafer processing technologies such as CMP, cleaning, laser, and metrology techniques.
• Familiarity with tools and methodologies like DOE, statistical data analytics (e.g., JMP), and process control (e.g., SPC). Experience with MES and data automation is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a collaborative mindset and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams.

$110,000 - $170,000 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.

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

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