R&D Test Engineer, Thermal/Mechanical/Reliability

Diamondfoundry; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Diamond Foundry is seeking an on-site R&D Test Engineer for their AI Chips team in San Francisco. The ideal candidate will execute thermal testing, coordinate reliability testing, and develop custom test hardware for single-crystal diamond applications.

Candidates should have a BS or MS degree in Mechanical Engineering and 2+ years of relevant experience. Strong problem-solving skills are essential, along with a collaborative mindset for fast-paced development programs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in mechanical/thermal engineering or product development.
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Familiarity with thermal characterization for packaged devices.

Responsibilities

• Support customer prototyping projects through design and development of mechanical fixtures.
• Coordinate accelerated lifetime reliability testing and environmental stress testing.
• Design, build, operate, and troubleshoot thermal characterization test platforms.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Thermal testing

CAD software

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MATLAB

Python

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 seeking an on‑site R&D Test Engineer to join our AI Chips team. This role will work closely with the thermal/mechanical/reliability lead to execute thermal testing, coordinate reliability testing, design and develop custom test hardware and fixtures for customer prototyping of single‑crystal diamond applications on AI customer chips, and generate engineering insights that guide customer engagements and product development. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on thermal or mechanical engineer with strong technical problem‑solving skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to support fast‑paced customer and internal development programs. This position will be located out of our San Jose office.

Responsibilities

• Support customer prototyping projects through design and development of mechanical fixtures and experimental apparatus using CAD software, and coordinate fabrication with internal and external machine shops.
• Coordinate accelerated lifetime reliability testing and environmental stress testing per industry standards to validate long‑term performance and durability of SCD‑on‑silicon attachment methods and package integrity.
• Design, build, operate, and troubleshoot thermal characterization test platforms to evaluate SCD thermal solutions on thermal test vehicles and customer hardware.
• Develop assembly processes for prototype hardware, including thermal interfaces, mounted cooling solutions, and instrumentation integration as needed.
• Manage project schedules, technical risks, cross‑functional communication, customer updates, and technical reports.

Qualifications

• Degree & Experience: BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, with 2+ years of experience in mechanical/thermal engineering, test engineering, or product development.
• Thermal & Reliability Testing: Experience with laboratory instrumentation and data acquisition systems. Preferred: thermal testing/characterization for packaged devices, liquid cooling solutions like fans/cold plates, and reliability/environmental stress testing.
• Software & Simulation: Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred). Preferred: familiarity with FEA and CFD tools such as ANSYS Mechanical/Fluent, Icepak, or COMSOL.
• Data Analysis & Fabrication: Experience creating engineering drawings to support fabrication, alongside data processing and analysis using MATLAB, Python, Excel, JMP, or similar tools. Preferred: familiarity with IC packaging, metrology, or failure analysis.
• Professional Attributes: Strong problem‑solving and communication skills, with a hands‑on, detail‑oriented mindset, comfortable working cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced R&D environment.

Benefits

Diamond Foundry provides eligible employees with a range of benefit programs, including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid and unpaid time off. Benefits begin at your first day of employment; medical and vision coverage are retroactive to your start date, while dental and voluntary benefits take effect after enrollment.

Physical Requirements

• Use appropriate PPE and follow all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Tasks require sitting, standing for long periods, walking, grasping, reaching with hands and arms, lifting below and above shoulders, bending, twisting at the waist, climbing, balancing, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crawling, talking, hearing, seeing, using fine finger manipulation, and repetitive motions.
• Some tasks may require use of ladders or stairs.
• Some tasks may require driving or use of foot controls.
• Lift/carry and push/pull up to 50 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

This employer participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E‑Verify cannot confirm authorization, the employer will provide written instructions and an opportunity to resolve the issue before any action is taken.