Sr. Principal Metrology Engineer

Diamond Foundry; California, San Francisco (MO, CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company at the forefront of technology is seeking a Snr. Principal Metrology Engineer to lead metrology initiatives for single-crystal diamond materials. In this pivotal role, you will develop advanced characterization techniques and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and precision in production processes. This position offers the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technologies that are transforming industries such as AI and electric vehicles. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and sustainability, where your expertise will directly impact the future of tech manufacturing.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• PhD or MS in relevant field with extensive experience in semiconductor and metrology.
• Proficient in statistical analysis and advanced characterization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize metrology techniques for diamond materials and devices.
• Collaborate with R&D and manufacturing teams to enhance metrology solutions.

Skills

Statistical Data Analysis

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Advanced Characterization Techniques

Familiarity with Semiconductor Backend Processes

Education

PhD in Physics

MS in Materials Science

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

JMP

Python

MATLAB

AFM

WLI

AOI

SEM

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.

Our Materials Science & Metrology team plays a crucial role in ensuring quality, precision, and consistency of our single crystal diamond technology. We are seeking a Snr. Principal Metrology Engineer to lead metrology initiatives, develop advanced characterization techniques, and drive improvement in quality and process control. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, process engineering, and manufacturing, to establish robust measurement methodologies, improve metrology capabilities, and ensure compliance with stringent quality standards. This role requires expertise in advanced characterization techniques, failure and data analysis within a semiconductor-like environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and optimize metrology techniques for single-crystal diamond materials and devices, including surface, structural, thermal and electrical characterization.
• Establish metrology protocols for critical backend processes (e.g. polishing, thinning, cleaning, and bonding), implement statistical process control (SPC), and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with R&D and process engineering to correlate metrology data with process variations, conduct failure analysis, and optimize process flows.
• Partner with manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration of metrology solutions into production workflows, troubleshoot measurement-related challenges and interface with equipment vendors.
• Develop automated data analysis pipelines to enhance efficiency and accuracy in measurement reporting.

Requirements

• PhD or MS in Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field with 5+ years (PhD) / 8+ years (MS) of experience in semiconductor, advanced materials, metrology, or failure analysis.
• Experience in advanced characterization techniques such as AFM, WLI, AOI, SEM and/or thermal and electrical characterization (TDTR, FDTR, LFA, EBD, etc.) including tool qualification, calibration, and maintenance.
• Proficient in statistical data analysis, SPC, and software tools such as JMP, Python or MATLAB.
• Familiarity with semiconductor backend processes (e.g. CMP, dicing, bonding) is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and strong problem-solving skills as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

$140,000 - $195,000 a year

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.