Diamond Foundry

Application Engineering Director

Diamond Foundry$180K — $250K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field with 8+ years of experience.
  • Deep understanding of semiconductor packaging technologies and thermal management principles.
  • Hands-on experience in development, integration, troubleshooting, and mass production scaling.
  • Strong knowledge of systems engineering, reliability, compliance, and technology transfers in the semiconductor industry.
  • Proven leadership skills with cross-functional engineering teams and excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and expand the application's engineering function for semiconductor packaging and thermal management applications.
  • Drive technical development and optimization of diamond-based solutions for advanced packaging interfaces.
  • Provide expertise on thermal management principles and material characterization techniques.
  • Collaborate with R&D and product teams to define roadmaps and identify application opportunities.
  • Enhance product improvements with integrated solutions and processes.

Benefits

  • Health insurance with eligibility starting on the first day of employment.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Retirement savings plans.
  • Life and disability insurance programs.
  • Employee discounts to VRAI.
  • Paid and unpaid time off programs.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

  • Lead and grow the application engineering function focused on semiconductor packaging and thermal management applications.
  • Drive the technical development, execution, and optimization of diamond-based solutions for advanced packaging and thermal management interfaces, integrating state-of-the-art material solutions and processes.
  • Provide in-depth technical expertise on thermal management principles and material characterization.
  • Collaborate with the R&D and product development teams to define product roadmaps, identify new application opportunities, and drive product improvements.


Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with a minimum of 8+ years of experience in semiconductor packaging and/or thermal management applications.
  • Deep understanding of semiconductor packaging technologies, thermal management principles, and material characterization techniques, including advanced packaging basic understanding, including 2.5D/3D IC thermal solutions. Demonstration of exceptional ability and accomplishments, including hands-on development, integration, troubleshooting, and implementation of solutions. Ability to execute from concepts and R&D to scaling and mass production.
  • Strong knowledge of the semiconductor industry, systems engineering, reliability and compliance demonstration, and technology transfers, particularly in advanced packaging and thermal management.
  • Proven ability to lead and manage cross-functional engineering teams, coupled with excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to support both internal collaboration and external business development and customer engagement.
  • Experience with high thermal conductivity materials and advanced packaging.


$180,000 - $250,000 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 location. 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.

About Diamond Foundry

Diamond Foundry is a producer of lab-grown diamonds. The company uses a proprietary process to create diamonds that are chemically, physically, and optically identical to mined diamonds. Diamond Foundry's diamonds are used in jewelry and industrial applications. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Learn more about Diamond Foundry
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2013

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