Diamond Foundry

Mechanical Design Engineer

Diamond Foundry$110K — $140K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or a related field required.
  • Entry-level to 3 years of mechanical design experience preferred.
  • Experience with vacuum system design in manufacturing contexts is a plus.
  • High competence in CAD software, particularly SolidWorks.
  • Familiarity with electromechanical components and PLC systems is a plus.
  • Desire to engage hands-on with hardware designs and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the reactor team and other departments on new reactor designs.
  • Oversee machining of components, balancing performance and cost in design decisions.
  • Design and develop new reactor systems using machine design and fluid dynamics expertise.
  • Manage prototyping and manufacturing, including documentation and working with vendors.
  • Troubleshoot and enhance existing reactor designs to improve productivity.

Benefits

  • Health insurance and flexible spending accounts available from day one.
  • Retirement savings plans and life and disability insurance offered.
  • Programs for paid and unpaid time off.
  • Employee discounts for VRAI products.
  • Benefits activate retroactively within a specified timeframe.
Full Job Description
Diamond Foundry is looking for a highly experienced and innovative mechanical design engineer who can lead a number of high-visibility R&D projects within the company's Reactor Development Group. This individual will be a primary owner for the design and development of Plasma-Enhanced CVD reactor equipment and other systems used in the growth and manufacture of diamond. They must have experience leading multiple projects and teams with a strong track record of success.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with reactor team members and other teams in the company on new reactor systems, assemblies and parts.
  • Oversee the manufacturing of machined components and guide designs from R&D to production. Perform trades on performance vs. cost to ground design decisions.
  • Design and develop new reactor systems and components, applying expertise in machine design and mechanics, kinematics, thermals, and fluids to the design.
  • Manage the prototyping, documentation, and manufacturing process of reactor designs, including preparing drawings and working with machine shops and vendors to fabricate new hardware
  • Troubleshoot issues on existing reactor designs, working with other engineers to implement design changes that improve productivity and yield of our reactors


Requirements

  • A degree in mechanical, aerospace, or a similar engineering discipline is required. Plus, entry-level to 3 years of professional experience in mechanical design.
  • Prior experience with vacuum system design as found in semiconductor, aerospace, or other manufacturing industries is desired.
  • Understanding and experience with various manufacturing methods with common industrial machine tools. High proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks)
  • An understanding of electromechanical components and experience with PLC systems and industrial controls is desirable. A solid foundation in thermal or fluid modeling is desirable
  • An optimistic, creative, and curious mindset with a strong desire to be hands-on with their hardware designs


$110,000 - $140,000 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.

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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