Mechanical Engineer
Diamond Foundry
San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted on Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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're seeking an engineer to design assemblies for high-tech vacuum manufacturing equipment, collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines. You'll work with an experienced team of mechanical, electrical, and materials engineers and scientists, responsible for taking projects from concept to fully tested and documented assemblies.
Responsibilities:
- Designing, engineering, building, testing, and optimizing parts for vacuum manufacturing systems.
- Specification and/or design of facility-level equipment.
- Managing multiple suppliers to construct parts and assemblies on time and within budget.
- Selecting and integrating off-the-shelf hardware for process control, product quality measurement, and automated manufacturing tasks.
- Working with a multidisciplinary team and learning new skills where necessary.
- Improve existing equipment designs by identifying areas for improvement and leading design changes.
- Developing assembly procedures and documentation for use by technicians.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in ME or similar from a top tier school.
- 5+ years of engineering experience.
- Independent problem solver.
- Solidworks expert: 3 years minimum of full-time use.
- Software: 3D/2D CAD, FEA (Ansys), LabVIEW, PLC ladder logic, SQL, other programming knowledge.
- Knowledge of UHV vacuum manufacturing equipment and associated sensors and components (Pumps, valves, pressure sensors, spectrometers, MFC's, pressure controllers, pyrometers, etc.).
- Hands on fabrication: Machining (mill/lathe), soldering, and electrical assembly.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
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 and catered lunches for onsite staff. 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.
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