Sr. Principal Metrology Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Employee discounts

Job summary

Diamond Foundry is hiring a Snr. Principal Metrology Engineer in San Francisco, CA. This role focuses on leading metrology initiatives, developing advanced characterization techniques, and ensuring quality with a strong emphasis on precision.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD/MS with extensive experience in advanced materials and semiconductor metrology, as well as proficiency in tools like JMP and Python. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including stock options available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years (PhD) / 8+ years (MS) experience in semiconductor, advanced materials, metrology.
• Proficient in using AFM, WLI, AOI, SEM for characterization.
• Familiar with semiconductor backend processes like CMP, bonding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize metrology techniques for diamond materials.
• Establish metrology protocols for backend processes.
• Collaborate on process variations and optimize workflows.

Skills

Advanced characterization techniques

Statistical data analysis

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Education

PhD or MS in Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering

Tools

JMP

Python

MATLAB

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.

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, with emphasis on surface, structural, and wafer-level characterization, including recipe development and optimization for precision wafer measurements across process flows, and support thermal characterization activities.
• Establish metrology protocols for critical backend processes (e.g., singulation, 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 wafer characterization, including tool qualification, calibration, and maintenance. Experience in thermal and electrical characterization (TDTR, FDTR, LFA, EBD, etc.) is a plus.
• 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

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.

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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