Development Engineer for Surface Finishing Group

13 days ago
Full time role
In-person · California, US... more
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 looking for an ambitious and hands-on Development Engineer to take responsibility for investigating Lapping, Polishing and Grinding  manufacturing processes and technologies that will help us make our diamond surface finishing technology even better. You'll be an integral part of an experienced team of mechanical, electrical, and materials engineers, and will be encouraged to gain experience in a variety of techniques and areas. The position in our Fremont facility will involve hands-on work with Lapping, Polishing and Grinding manufacturing equipment as well as design, execution, and interpretation of experiments. This role has a permanent shift (non-hourly) Wednesday through Sunday.


Responsabilities

  • Personally operating, collecting data, and analyzing the performance of Surface Finishing equipment.
  • Assembling and implementing R&D equipment modifications and experimental materials and consumables for testing.
  • Effectively communicating results and recommending a course of action
  • Working across multidisciplinary teams to attack challenges ranging from demonstration of capability to production deployment

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with 1+ years of relevant experience in preferably Lapping, Polishing or Grinding.
  • Knowledge of Lapping, Polishing and/or Grinding manufacturing equipment and associated components (Plates, Pads, Conditioning disks, Grinding Wheels, Slurry formulations etc.) a plus.
  • Some experience in statistical data analytics (DOE, SPC) and hands-on experience with Polishing setups.
  • Effective at communicating data through text, graphics, and images to audiences of all experience levels.
  • Effective communication and ability to thrive in a cross-functional development team.

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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