Diamond Foundry

R&D Test Engineer, Thermal/Mechanical/Reliability

Diamond Foundry$125K — $155K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
  • 2+ years of experience in mechanical/thermal engineering, test engineering, or product development
  • Experience with thermal and reliability testing in a lab setting
  • Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
  • Strong analytical skills with knowledge of MATLAB, Python, or similar tools

Responsibilities

  • Support customer prototyping by designing mechanical fixtures using CAD software
  • Coordinate accelerated lifetime reliability and environmental stress testing
  • Design and troubleshoot thermal characterization test platforms
  • Develop assembly processes for prototype hardware with thermal interfaces
  • Manage project schedules, technical risks, and customer communication

Benefits

  • Eligible for company shares
  • Health insurance and flexible spending accounts
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Life and disability insurance programs
  • Paid and unpaid time away from work
  • Employee discounts to VRAI
  • Medical and vision coverage retroactive to start date
Full Job Description
We are seeking an on-site R&D Test Engineer to join our AI Chips team. This role will work closely with the thermal/mechanical/reliability lead to execute thermal testing, coordinate reliability testing, design and develop custom test hardware and fixtures for customer prototyping of single-crystal diamond applications on AI customer chips, and generate engineering insights that guide customer engagements and product development. The ideal candidate is a hands-on thermal or mechanical engineer with strong technical problem-solving skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to support fast-paced customer and internal development programs. This position will be located out of our San Jose office. Responsibilities • Support customer prototyping projects through design and development of mechanical fixtures and experimental apparatus using CAD software, and coordinate fabrication with internal and external machine shops. • Coordinate accelerated lifetime reliability testing and environmental stress testing per industry standards to validate long-term performance and durability of SCD-on-silicon attachment methods, package integrity. • Design, build, operate, and troubleshoot thermal characterization test platforms to evaluate SCD thermal solutions on thermal test vehicles (TTVs) and customer hardware. • Develop assembly processes for prototype hardware, including thermal interfaces, mounted cooling solutions, and instrumentation integration as needed. • Manage project schedules, technical risks, cross-functional communication, customer updates, and technical reports. Requirements • Degree & Experience: BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, with 2+ years of experience in mechanical/thermal engineering, test engineering, or product development. • Thermal & Reliability Testing: Experience with laboratory instrumentation and data acquisition systems (Preferred: thermal testing/characterization for packaged devices, liquid cooling solutions like fans/cold plates, and reliability/environmental stress testing). • Software & Simulation: Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) (Preferred: familiarity with FEA and CFD tools such as ANSYS Mechanical/Fluent, Icepak, or COMSOL). • Data Analysis & Fabrication: Experience creating engineering drawings to support fabrication, alongside data processing and analysis using MATLAB, Python, Excel, JMP, or similar tools (Preferred: familiarity with IC packaging, metrology, or failure analysis). • Professional Attributes: Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with a hands-on, detail-oriented mindset, comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced R&D environment. $125,000 - $155,000 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.
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Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2013

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